Defect Description For Recall
The Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Attachment Bracket On 235 C7, C9, C13 And C15 Engines May Fail Allowing The Dpf To Separate From The Chassis And Become A Road Hazard. The Engines Involved Are The C7, C9, C13 And C15 Turbocharged And Air-To-Air Aftercooled Engines Of 335 Through 625 Horsepower.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
C15
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08E041000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
A Vehicle Crash Could Occur If Another Vehicle Strikes The Dpf On The Roadway.
Fix Defect
Each Vehicle Manufacturer Will File A Defect Report And Remedy Plan For Their Vehicles Which Included These Engines As Original Equipment. Vehicles Will Be Repaired By Caterpillar At No Cost To The Owner. The Recall Began On December 19, 2008. Owners Can Contact Either Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Caterpillar Toll-Free At 1-800-447-4986.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050801
End Of Manufacture
20070212
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
5508
Date Owners Notified
20081219
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080701