CATERPILLAR INC. recall 11E051
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- CATERPILLAR INC.
- Units affected
- 3,873
- Recall opened
- Jan 23, 2012
- Report date
- Dec 2, 2011
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Equipment
This recall resulted from an investigation: PE11008: Caterpillar C7 Hose Leak
Affected vehicles (1)
- CATERPILLAR C79999
Component / system
Defect
CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN C7 DIESEL ENGINES, 7L, 6-CYLINDER, TURBO AND AIR-TO-AIR AFTERCOOLED ENGINES WITH 190-300 HORSEPOWER RATINGS, BUILT FROM DECEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2009, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUSES. COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT IN THIS APPLICATION CAN DEGRADE, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO PREMATURELY DETERIORATE POSSIBLY LEADING TO COOLANT LEAKS.
Risk / consequence
LOSS OF COOLANT CAN RESULT IN STRANDED VEHICLES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS WORKING WITH BLUE BIRD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986.
Source: NHTSA campaign 11E051000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.