Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05E078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E078000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 55,794 affected units, OIL LEAK/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E078000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-12-12T00:00:00

Subject: Oil leak/possible fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 55,794

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x62i-bx88.s8zr

NHTSA ID: 05E078000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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