CATERPILLAR CT660 2015: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V814000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR | CT660 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-06-15 | 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-23 |
Production Dates: 2014-07-28 - 2015-03-02
Manufacturers Involved: Caterpillar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14V-814
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 57
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Caterpillar Inc. "Caterpillar" is recalling certain model year 2015 CT660, and CT681 trucks manufactured July 28, 2014, to November 5, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuators, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on March 18, 2015. A second notice will be mailed once parts become available. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-309-675-5658.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
