Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06E047000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E047000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 425 affected units, TURBOCHARGER/OIL LEAK/FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E047000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-05-24T00:00:00

Subject: Turbocharger/oil leak/fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 425

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 06E047000

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