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Caterpillar Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled July 25, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07E053000 · Caterpillar
Description
CERTAIN CATERPILLAR C7 AND C9 DIESEL ENGINES INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUSES. A FUEL PUMP FAILURE WILL DILUTE THE ENGINE OIL WITH FUEL AND CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE.
What to do
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE ENGINES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →