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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2005-12-12
Description
Certain 2004 and 2005 c15 diesel engines manufactured by caterpillar between october 2003 and april 2005. The variable valve actuation oil line (vva line) used on 6 cylinder, 15l turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines of 435-550 horsepower may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not oriented correctly.
Consequence
Oil line wear may cause an oil leak and a potential fire hazard.
Corrective Action
Owners or dealers will inspect the vva line for wear. If vva line wear is noted, dealers will replace the line. A clip will be added to prevent future line wear. The recall began on april 17, 2006.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.