Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V068000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V068000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2013 ct660 trucks manufactured august 2011 through august 2012, and equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04ewm reduced stopping distance (rsd) brake linings and with or without feature code 04wcs greased for life front air s-cam brakes Includes 181 affected units, Fracture Of The S-cam Bracket Assemblies, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2013 ct660 trucks manufactured august 2011 through august 2012, and equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04ewm reduced stopping distance (rsd) brake linings and with or without feature code 04wcs greased for life front air s-cam brakes
Defect Summary
Caterpillar inc. (caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ct660 trucks manufactured august 2011 through august 2012, and equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04ewm reduced stopping distance (rsd) brake linings and with or without feature code 04wcs greased for life front air s-cam brakes. in the affected vehicles, the brake s-cam brackets may fracture.
Corrective Action
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the s-cam brake assemblies with a brake assembly with cast spiders and s-cam tube bracket assemblies with reinforced gussets, free of charge. the recall began on april 11, 2014. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-888-614-4328.