Caterpillar, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1982

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Caterpillar, Inc. in 1982. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 20, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK:AUXILLARY

A POSSIBILITY EXISTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THAT DUE TO VIBRATIONS GENERATED BY THE TRUCK, THE FUEL FILTER"S TOP CONNECTOR MAY BREAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. THIS FAILURE ALLOWS THE DIESEL IGNITION IMPROVER TO SPRAY OUT FUEL.

NHTSA ID: 82E018000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 272

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE THE FILTERS FROM THE TANK AND INSTALL A FLEXIBLE HOSE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK TO THE FILTER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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