Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08E041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E041000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 5,508 affected units, RETENTION SYSTEM/ATTACHMENT BRACKET FAILURE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The diesel particulate filter (dpf) attachment bracket on 235 c7, c9, c13 and c15 engines may fail allowing the dpf to separate from the chassis and become a road hazard. the engines involved are the c7, c9, c13 and c15 turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled engines of 335 through 625 horsepower.

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 by caterpillar at no cost to the owner. the recall began on december 19, 2008. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E041000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-07-01T00:00:00

Subject: Retention system/attachment bracket failure

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 5,508

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The diesel particulate filter (dpf) attachment bracket on 235 c7, c9, c13 and c15 engines may fail allowing the dpf to separate from the chassis and become a road hazard. the engines involved are the c7, c9, c13 and c15 turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled engines of 335 through 625 horsepower.

Consequence Summary: A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.

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 by caterpillar at no cost to the owner. the recall began on december 19, 2008. 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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