Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10E025000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E025000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 5,920 affected units, FUEL LINE FAILURE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Caterpillar is recalling certain c7 engines manufactured from march 3, 2005 through january 6, 2009, installed as original equipment in various heavy trucks and buses. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Caterpiller will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on september 9, 2010. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E025000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-06-23T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel line failure

Component: Fuel System, Diesel

Potentially Affected Units: 5,920

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Caterpillar is recalling certain c7 engines manufactured from march 3, 2005 through january 6, 2009, installed as original equipment in various heavy trucks and buses. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.

Consequence Summary: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Caterpiller will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on september 9, 2010. owners may contact 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: 10E025000

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