Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E071000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E071000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 1,339 affected units, OIL FILL TUBE ASSEMBLIES/LEAK, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain caterpillar c7 diesel engines installed as original equipment in 2008 blue bird vision school buses. the oil fill cap may separate from the oil fill tube allowing engine oil to be emitted from the tube. oil could wet the left front brake resulting in reduced braking capacity.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar will notify owners and replace the oil fill tube assembly free of charge. the recall began on december 14, 2007. owners can contact caterpillar toll-free at 800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E071000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-09-07T00:00:00

Subject: Oil fill tube assemblies/leak

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,339

Details

MFR Campaign Number: PI10630

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain caterpillar c7 diesel engines installed as original equipment in 2008 blue bird vision school buses. the oil fill cap may separate from the oil fill tube allowing engine oil to be emitted from the tube. oil could wet the left front brake resulting in reduced braking capacity.

Consequence Summary: A vehicle crash can occur.

Corrective Action: Caterpillar will notify owners and replace the oil fill tube assembly free of charge. the recall began on december 14, 2007. owners can contact caterpillar toll-free at 800-447-4986.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-szbx-j4s9~aud4

NHTSA ID: 07E071000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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