Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08E054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E054000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 313 affected units, AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE EXTENSION PIPES, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Caterpillar is recalling 313 c13 6-cylinder, 13l turbocharged, air-to-air after cooled diesel engines. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.

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 january 7, 2009. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E054000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-08-25T00:00:00

Subject: Aftertreatment regeneration device extension pipes

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 313

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Caterpillar is recalling 313 c13 6-cylinder, 13l turbocharged, air-to-air after cooled diesel engines. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.

Consequence Summary: This condition 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 january 7, 2009. 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: 08E054000

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