CATERPILLAR INC. recall 10E025
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- CATERPILLAR INC.
- Units affected
- 5,920
- Recall opened
- Sep 9, 2010
- Report date
- Jun 23, 2010
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Equipment
This recall resulted from an investigation: PE10018: Engine Compartment Fires
Affected vehicles (1)
- CATERPILLAR C79999
Component / system
Defect
CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN C7 ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 3, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2009, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS HEAVY TRUCKS AND BUSES. THE #5 AND #6 FUEL LINES MAY CRACK AT THE FASTENING POINT TO THE COMMON FUEL RAIL AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
Risk / consequence
A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
CATERPILLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.
Source: NHTSA campaign 10E025000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.