Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E100000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E100000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 307 affected units, EXTENSION PIPES/POTENTIAL FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain caterpillar c15 diesel engines sold for installation as original equipment in certain 2008 freightliner columbia and century st vehicles. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a crack or hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar will notify freightliner's owners and repair the engines free of charge. the recall began on november 29, 2007. owners can contact caterpillar toll-free at 800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E100000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-11-29T00:00:00

Subject: Extension pipes/potential fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 307

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain caterpillar c15 diesel engines sold for installation as original equipment in certain 2008 freightliner columbia and century st vehicles. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a crack or hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

Consequence Summary: A vehicle fire can occur.

Corrective Action: Caterpillar will notify freightliner's owners and repair the engines free of charge. the recall began on november 29, 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

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NHTSA ID: 07E100000

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