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Transport Canada Vehicles

1987–1992 Caterpillar 3306b Engine Recall

Issued October 22, 1992
Issue
Hazard description
SUBJECT ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF THE GOVERNOR SERVO PIN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE CONTINUING AT THEIR RESPECTIVE SPEEDS UNTIL A CHANGE IN LOAD OCCURS (I.E. TERRAIN, BRAKES OR CLUTCH) AND ENGINE BRAKING COULD BE REDUCED WITH A SUBSEQUENT INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND THE RISK OF A CRASH. CORRECTION: THE GOVERNOR RACK SERVO CYLINDER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED ENGINES.
Vehicle
CATERPILLAR 3306B ENGINE