Caterpillar, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1977

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Caterpillar, Inc. in 1977. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 13, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:OTHER PARTS

THE TOP END OF THE MAIN SPRING THAT CONTROLS THE GOVERNOR IN THE SPEED CONTROL IS POSITIONED BY A TWO-PIECE SEAT. THE INSIDE OF THIS SEAT CAN WEAR AND CAUSE THE SLEEVE PORTION OF THE SEAT TO SEPARATE FROM THE WASHER PORTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SLEEVE CAN DROP DOWN AND LOCK THE FUEL RACK IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, CAUSING ENGINE OVERSPEED.

NHTSA ID: 77E020000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 400

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED SEAT ASSEMBLY AND GUIDES, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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