Defect Description For Recall
Caterpillar Is Recalling 147,777 C15 6-Cylinder, 15L Turbocharged, Air-To-Air After Cooled Diesel Engines Of 435-625 Horsepower With Serial No. Prefixes Bsx, Mxs, Nxs, Trb, Kra, And Jep. The Variable Valve Actuation (Vva) Oil Line May Wear Against The P-Clips Retaining The Oil Line, Causing An Oil Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
C15
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
09E020000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
An Oil Leak 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 Safety Recall Began On May 5, 2009. Owners May Contact Either Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Caterpillar Toll-Free At 1-800-447-4986.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030401
End Of Manufacture
20090421
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
147777
Date Owners Notified
20090505
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090428