Defect Description For Recall
Caterpillar Is Recalling 1,512 C15 6-Cylinder, 15L Turbocharged, Air-To-Air After Cooled Diesel Engines Of 472-585 Horsepower. The Aftertreatment Regeneration Device (Ard) May Develop A Hole And Heat And Flame May Escape During A Regeneration Of The Diesel Particular Filter.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
C15
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08E069000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Result In A Fire.
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 January 30, 2009. Owners Can Contact Either Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Caterpillar Toll-Free At 1-800-447-4986.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1512
Date Owners Notified
20090130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20081211