Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08E069000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E069000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 1,512 affected units, AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE BODY/FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Caterpillar is recalling 1,512 c15 6-cylinder, 15l turbocharged, air-to-air after cooled diesel engines of 472-585 horsepower. 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 30, 2009. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E069000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-12-11T00:00:00

Subject: Aftertreatment regeneration device body/fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,512

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Caterpillar is recalling 1,512 c15 6-cylinder, 15l turbocharged, air-to-air after cooled diesel engines of 472-585 horsepower. 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 30, 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: 08E069000

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