Defect Description For Recall
Caterpillar Is Recalling Certain C7 Diesel Engines, 7L, 6-Cylinder, Turbo And Air-To-Air Aftercooled Engines With 190-300 Horsepower Ratings, Built From December 14, 2006, Through January 6, 2009, Sold And Installed As Original Equipment In Certain Blue Bird School Buses. Cooling System Coolant In This Application Can Degrade, Which May Cause The Engine Components To Prematurely Deteriorate Possibly Leading To Coolant Leaks.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
C7
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E051000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Coolant Can Result In Stranded Vehicles, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Caterpillar Is Working With Blue Bird To Identify And Notify Owners Of The Recall Campaign. The Safety Recall Began On January 1, 2012. Owners May Contact Caterpillar At 1-800-447-4986.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20061214
End Of Manufacture
20090106
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3873
Date Owners Notified
20120123
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20111202