Defect Description For Recall
Caterpillar Is Recalling Certain C7 Engines Manufactured From March 3, 2005 Through January 6, 2009, Installed As Original Equipment In Various Heavy Trucks And Buses. The #5 And #6 Fuel Lines May Crack At The Fastening Point To The Common Fuel Rail And Cause A Fuel Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
C7
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
10E025000
Component Description
Fuel System, Diesel
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Can Result In A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Caterpiller Will Notify Owners And Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On September 9, 2010. Owners May Contact Caterpillar Toll-Free At 1-800-447-4986.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050303
End Of Manufacture
20090106
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
5920
Date Owners Notified
20100909
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100623