VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
PACCAR Incorporated – PACCAR/ENGINE STALL
| Report Received Date | 07/09/1999 |
| NHTSA ID | 99V181001 |
| Consequence Summary | INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. |
| Recall Code | 99KW3/799-C |
| Potentially Affected | 272 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=99V181001) |
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