Caterpillar, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Caterpillar, Inc. in 1983. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 23, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:DIESEL

SHIELD OVER THE GOVERNOR FLYWEIGHTS MAY DETATCH FROM CARRIER AND INTERFERE WITH MOVEMENT OF THE WEIGHTS AND GOVERNOR LINKAGE. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR SELECTED OR TO PREVENT ENGINE OVER-SPEED.

NHTSA ID: 83E020000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 112

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

SHIELDS FOUND TO BE CRACKED WILL BE REPLACED AND STAKED AT FOUR POINTS. OTHERS WILL BE STAKED AT TWO ADDITIONAL POINTS, MAKING A TOTAL OF FOUR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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