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1996-1998 Volvo Truck recall: diesel

Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on June 23, 1999. It covers about 162 vehicles.

vehicles affected
162
reported
Jun 23, 1999
related complaints
2

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3116 mechanically unit injected diesel engines. The governor of the engine controls the unit injector fueling by way of a control assembly. In this assembly, a link to the governor is joined to the control rod using a rivet. This rivet can loosen and then wear resulting in engine speed instability.
Risk
If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement.
Remedy
Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.

Recall number 99V187001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 99V187001

Is there a recall on the 1996-1998 Volvo Truck diesel?

Yes. Recall 99V187001, reported on June 23, 1999, covers about 162 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V187001?

Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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