Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E091000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E091000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 964 affected units, DIESEL ENGINES/FUEL LEAK, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain caterpillar c13 and c15 diesel engines installed as original equipment in certain peterbilt heavy trucks and monaco recreational vehicles. the fitting on certain fuel lines to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may crack and leak fuel.

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 november 2007. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E091000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-10-30T00:00:00

Subject: Diesel engines/fuel leak

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 964

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain caterpillar c13 and c15 diesel engines installed as original equipment in certain peterbilt heavy trucks and monaco recreational vehicles. the fitting on certain fuel lines to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may crack and leak fuel.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.

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 november 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: 07E091000

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