Defect Description For Recall
Certain Caterpillar C7 Diesel Engines Installed On Certain Freightliner Chassis. The Electronic Control Modules Used On 6 Cylinder, 7L Turbocharged And Air-To-Air Aftercooled Diesel Engines May MalfunCTIon Rendering The Engine Inoperable Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
C7
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E024000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
The Ecm May MalfunCTIon Without Warning And Render The Vehicle Inoperable Which Could Cause The Vehicle To Stall At Highway Speeds. Steering And Braking Control Would Not Be Lost. Once The Engine Becomes Inoperable, It Cannot Be Restarted Which May Result In A Situation Where A Vehicle Crash Can Occur.
Fix Defect
Caterpillar Will Notify Owners And Repair The Engines Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 1, 2007. Owners Can Contact Caterpillar At 800-447-4986.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
33
Date Owners Notified
20070601
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070403