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Caterpillar Engine And Engine Cooling recall

Recalled October 30, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07E091000 · Caterpillar

Hazard
FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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 NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.
Units
964 units

Description

CERTAIN CATERPILLAR C13 AND C15 DIESEL ENGINES INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN PETERBILT HEAVY TRUCKS AND MONACO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE FITTING ON CERTAIN FUEL LINES TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY CRACK AND LEAK FUEL.

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 NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.

Product
Caterpillar C13 · Caterpillar C15
Manufacturer(s)
Caterpillar, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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