Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09E020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E020000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 147,777 affected units, P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE/OIL LEAK/FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Caterpillar is recalling 147,777 c15 6-cylinder, 15l turbocharged, air-to-air after cooled diesel engines of 435-625 horsepower with serial no. Prefixes bsx, mxs, nxs, trb, kra, and jep. the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

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 safety recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E020000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-04-28T00:00:00

Subject: P-clips retaining the oil line/oil leak/fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 147,777

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Caterpillar is recalling 147,777 c15 6-cylinder, 15l turbocharged, air-to-air after cooled diesel engines of 435-625 horsepower with serial no. Prefixes bsx, mxs, nxs, trb, kra, and jep. the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

Consequence Summary: An oil leak 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 safety recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may 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

Metadata

SID: row-g6ci~s2by~zv3b

NHTSA ID: 09E020000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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