7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2007-04-03
Description
Certain caterpillar c7 diesel engines installed on certain freightliner chassis. The electronic control modules used on 6 cylinder, 7l turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines may malfunction rendering the engine inoperable without warning.
Consequence
The ecm may malfunction without warning and render the vehicle inoperable which could cause the vehicle to stall at highway speeds. Steering and braking control would not be lost. Once the engine becomes inoperable, it cannot be restarted which may result in a situation where a vehicle crash can occur.
Corrective Action
Caterpillar will notify owners and repair the engines free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2007. Owners can contact caterpillar at 800-447-4986.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2007-09-07
Description
Certain caterpillar c7 diesel engines installed as original equipment in 2008 blue bird vision school buses. The oil fill cap may separate from the oil fill tube allowing engine oil to be emitted from the tube. Oil could wet the left front brake resulting in reduced braking capacity.
Consequence
A vehicle crash can occur.
Corrective Action
Caterpillar will notify owners and replace the oil fill tube assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2007. Owners can contact caterpillar toll-free at 800-447-4986.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2008-07-01
Description
The diesel particulate filter (dpf) attachment bracket on 235 c7, c9, c13 and c15 engines may fail allowing the dpf to separate from the chassis and become a road hazard. The engines involved are the c7, c9, c13 and c15 turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled engines of 335 through 625 horsepower.
Consequence
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Corrective Action
Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these engines as original equipment. Vehicles will be repaired by caterpillar at no cost to the owner. The recall began on december 19, 2008. Owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2008-07-02
Description
A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on 8,055 c7 and c9 diesel engines that are equipped with a cr 350 (common rail high pressure) pump. The affected engines include 6 cylinder c7 (7l) and c9 (9l) turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines of 190 through 425 horsepower.
Consequence
A crack in this plug can result in a high pressure fuel spray or leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these engines as original equipment. Vehicles will be repaired by caterpillar at no cost to the owner. The recall began on september 5, 2008. Owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
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.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Posted on: 2010-06-25
Description
Caterpillar is recalling certain c7 engines manufactured from march 3, 2005 through january 6, 2009, installed as original equipment in various heavy trucks and buses. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Caterpiller will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 9, 2010. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
Notes
Owners may also 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.
DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2007-07-25
Description
Certain caterpillar c7 and c9 diesel engines installed as original equipment in trucks and school buses. A fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and cause loss of throttle control and excessive smoke.
Consequence
Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these engines as original equipment. Vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. The recall is expected to begin during august 2007. Owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
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.
DEFECT #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2011-12-08
Description
Caterpillar is recalling certain c7 diesel engines, 7l, 6-cylinder, turbo and air-to-air aftercooled engines with 190-300 horsepower ratings, built from december 14, 2006, through january 6, 2009, sold and installed as original equipment in certain blue bird school buses. Cooling system coolant in this application can degrade, which may cause the engine components to prematurely deteriorate possibly leading to coolant leaks.
Consequence
Loss of coolant can result in stranded vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Caterpillar is working with blue bird to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. The safety recall began on january 1, 2012. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986.
Notes
Owners may also 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 .