5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2006-05-24
Description
Certain caterpillar c9 diesel engines manufactured between september 2003 and january 2006 installed for use as original equipment on certain transit buses. Injector o-ring failures can result in oil being discharged through the valve cover.
Consequence
A fire can occur.
Corrective Action
Caterpillar will notify its owners and repair the engines free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2006. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-7332.
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: 2006-05-24
Description
Certain caterpillar c9 diesel engines manufactured between september 2003 and october 2005 installed for use as original equipment on certain transit buses. The turbocharger compressors are failing and oil can be discharged into the exhaust and external to the turbocharger.
Consequence
A fire can occur.
Corrective Action
Caterpillar will notify its owners and repair the engines free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2006. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-7332.
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 - 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.