Caterpillar 2015 Parking Brake recall
Recalled December 23, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V814000 · Caterpillar
Hazard
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Remedy
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuators, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on March 18, 2015. A second notice will be mailed once parts become available. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-309-675-5658.
Units
57 units
Description
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2015 CT660, and CT681 trucks manufactured July 28, 2014, to November 5, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
What to do
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuators, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on March 18, 2015. A second notice will be mailed once parts become available. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-309-675-5658.
Product
Caterpillar CT660 · Caterpillar CT681
Manufacturer(s)
Caterpillar, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →