CATERPILLAR C15 9999: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11E006000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR | C15 | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2011-08-04 | 2011-02-24 | 2011-02-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Caterpillar, Inc.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6176
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN C15 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 24, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2009, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS HEAVY TRUCKS. DEGRADATION OF A COMBUSTION TUBE WELD CAN RESULT RADIAL HEAT IMPINGEMENT ON THE BODY WHICH MAY BURN THROUGH CERTAIN BODIES USED ON C15 ENGINES.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
