Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E024000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E024000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 33 affected units, ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTION, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E024000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-04-03T00:00:00

Subject: Electronic control module malfunction

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 33

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-ds59~5v34.g6ha

NHTSA ID: 07E024000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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