Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11E006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E006000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 6,176 affected units, C15 DIESEL ENGINES/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Caterpillar is recalling certain c15 diesel engines manufactured from april 24, 2006, through march 27, 2009, sold and installed as original equipment for various heavy trucks. degradation of a combustion tube weld can result radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on august 4, 2011. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E006000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-02-24T00:00:00

Subject: C15 diesel engines/possible fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 6,176

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Caterpillar is recalling certain c15 diesel engines manufactured from april 24, 2006, through march 27, 2009, sold and installed as original equipment for various heavy trucks. degradation of a combustion tube weld can result radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.

Consequence Summary: This could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Caterpillar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on august 4, 2011. 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: 11E006000

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