Link-belt Construction Equipment Co. | NHTSA Recall #11V348000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V348000 by Link-belt Construction Equipment Co.. Includes 4 affected units, CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Lbce is recalling certain model year 2010 lbce model htc-3140 cranes equipped with caterpillar diesel c15 engines. overtime, a weld in the combustion tube that is inside of the diesel particulate filter can fail causing the filter to be burned through by hot combustion gases.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. caterpillar will replace the existing combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which will not allow the heat to break through. this service will be performed free of charge. owners were notified of the safety recall by lbce on june 2, 2011. a second notice will be issued when parts become available which is currently estimated to be mid-august 2011. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V348000

Manufacturer: Link-belt Construction Equipment Co.

Report Received Date: 2011-07-08T00:00:00

Subject: Caterpillar c15 engine/possible fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Lbce is recalling certain model year 2010 lbce model htc-3140 cranes equipped with caterpillar diesel c15 engines. overtime, a weld in the combustion tube that is inside of the diesel particulate filter can fail causing the filter to be burned through by hot combustion gases.

Consequence Summary: A fire could result if these hot gases erupt near something flammable.

Corrective Action: Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. caterpillar will replace the existing combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which will not allow the heat to break through. this service will be performed free of charge. owners were notified of the safety recall by lbce on june 2, 2011. a second notice will be issued when parts become available which is currently estimated to be mid-august 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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