Defect Description For Recall
Caterpillar Is Recalling Certain C15 Diesel Engines Manufactured From April 24, 2006, Through March 27, 2009, Sold And Installed As Original Equipment For Various Heavy Trucks. Degradation Of A Combustion Tube Weld Can Result Radial Heat IMPIngement On The Body Which May Burn Through Certain Bodies Used On C15 Engines.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
C15
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E006000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Caterpillar Will Notify Owners And Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On August 4, 2011. Owners May Contact 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
6176
Date Owners Notified
20110804
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110224