Defect Description For Recall
Certain Caterpillar C15 Diesel Engines Sold For Installation As Original Equipment In Certain 2008 Freightliner Columbia And Century St Vehicles. The Extension Pipes Attached To The Aftertreatment Regeneration Device (Ard) May Develop A Crack Or Hole And Heat And Flame May Escape During A Regeneration Of The Diesel Particulate Filter.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
C15
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E100000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
A Vehicle Fire Can Occur.
Fix Defect
Caterpillar Will Notify Freightliner’S Owners And Repair The Engines Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 29, 2007. Owners Can Contact Caterpillar Toll-Free At 800-447-4986.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
307
Date Owners Notified
20071129
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071129