Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E053000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 1,680 affected units, FUEL PUMP FAILURE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E053000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-07-25T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel pump failure

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,680

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07E053000

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