Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08E042000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E042000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 8,950 affected units, CRACKED FUEL PUMP OUTLET PLUG, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on 8,055 c7 and c9 diesel engines that are equipped with a cr 350 (common rail high pressure) pump. the affected engines include 6 cylinder c7 (7l) and c9 (9l) turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines of 190 through 425 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 september 5, 2008. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E042000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

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

Subject: Cracked fuel pump outlet plug

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 8,950

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on 8,055 c7 and c9 diesel engines that are equipped with a cr 350 (common rail high pressure) pump. the affected engines include 6 cylinder c7 (7l) and c9 (9l) turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines of 190 through 425 horsepower.

Consequence Summary: A crack in this plug can result in a high pressure fuel spray or leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could 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 by caterpillar at no cost to the owner. the recall began on september 5, 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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NHTSA ID: 08E042000

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