Caterpillar, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Caterpillar, Inc. in 1978. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2013

April 13, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ABNORMAL PRESSURE PULSES GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATION MAY LEAD TO CRACKING AND FRAGMENTING OF THE FAN BLADES.

NHTSA ID: 78E008000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 29

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO ELIMINATE PRESSURES ON THE FAN.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No