Caterpillar, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Caterpillar, Inc. in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 29, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CATERPILLAR/ENGINE STALL

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRONICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES USED IN COMBINATION WITH EATON 10 AND 18 SPEED AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ID: 99E023000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,362

Consequence Summary:

INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 23, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CATERPILLAR/DIESEL ENGINE

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MECHANICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES. THE GOVERNOR OF THE ENGINE CONTROLS THE UNIT INJECTOR FUELING BY WAY OF A CONTROL ASSEMBLY. IN THIS ASSEMBLY, A LINK TO THE GOVERNOR IS JOINED TO THE CONTROL ROD USING A RIVET. THIS RIVET CAN LOOSEN AND THEN WEAR RESULTING IN ENGINE SPEED INSTABILITY.

NHTSA ID: 99E021000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 33,700

Consequence Summary:

IF NOT IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED, ENGINE SPEED CONTROL COULD BE LOST DUE TO RIVET DISENGAGEMENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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