CATERPILLAR CT660 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V641000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR | CT660 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-12-08 | 2017-10-11 | 2017-10-13 |
Production Dates: 2015-03-25 - 2015-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Caterpillar, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Caterpillar Inc. "Caterpillar" is recalling all 2016 Navistar CT660S trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the castellated nut and tie rod, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 08, 2017. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-800-447-4986.
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.
