Caterpillar · Canada · Mod
Caterpillar 3116 Engine: Engine
Affects Caterpillar 3116 Engine · 1996–1998 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
The rivet that retains the governor link to the rack bar can become loose. A loose rivet can result in rivet wear which in turn can result in poor engine performance symptoms including: low idle instability, engine dying form low idle or engine surge under operational loads. Correction: Control assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational