Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E054000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 2,309 affected units, CATERPILLAR/CONVERTER MUFFLER STRAP FAILURE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Caterpillar 2003 my 3126e engines with converter mufflers with welds added to the straps that support the converter mufflers to the chassis. these welds are causing the straps to fail.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar will notify its customers to take their vehicle to a caterpiller engine repair facility to have the converter muffler straps replaced free of charge. the recall began october 29, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact caterpiller at 309-675-6496.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E054000
Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-08-09T00:00:00
Subject: Caterpillar/converter muffler strap failure
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 2,309

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Caterpillar 2003 my 3126e engines with converter mufflers with welds added to the straps that support the converter mufflers to the chassis. these welds are causing the straps to fail.
Consequence Summary: When the straps fail, the muffler can drop to the ground.
Corrective Action: Caterpillar will notify its customers to take their vehicle to a caterpiller engine repair facility to have the converter muffler straps replaced free of charge. the recall began october 29, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact caterpiller at 309-675-6496.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 04E054000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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