Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11E051000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E051000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 3,873 affected units, COOLANT LEAK, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Caterpillar is recalling certain c7 diesel engines, 7l, 6-cylinder, turbo and air-to-air aftercooled engines with 190-300 horsepower ratings, built from december 14, 2006, through january 6, 2009, sold and installed as original equipment in certain blue bird school buses. cooling system coolant in this application can degrade, which may cause the engine components to prematurely deteriorate possibly leading to coolant leaks.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar is working with blue bird to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. the safety recall began on january 1, 2012. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E051000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-12-02T00:00:00

Subject: Coolant leak

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 3,873

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Caterpillar is recalling certain c7 diesel engines, 7l, 6-cylinder, turbo and air-to-air aftercooled engines with 190-300 horsepower ratings, built from december 14, 2006, through january 6, 2009, sold and installed as original equipment in certain blue bird school buses. cooling system coolant in this application can degrade, which may cause the engine components to prematurely deteriorate possibly leading to coolant leaks.

Consequence Summary: Loss of coolant can result in stranded vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Caterpillar is working with blue bird to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. the safety recall began on january 1, 2012. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bja3_gua5-duj8

NHTSA ID: 11E051000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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