Defect Description For Recall
Certain Caterpillar C9 Diesel Engines Manufactured Between September 2003 And January 2006 Installed For Use As Original Equipment On Certain Transit Buses. Injector O-Ring Failures Can Result In Oil Being Discharged Through The Valve Cover.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
C9
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E046000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
A Fire Can Occur.
Fix Defect
Caterpillar Will Notify Its Owners And Repair The Engines Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 14, 2006. Owners May Contact Caterpillar At 1-800-447-7332.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
722
Date Owners Notified
20060914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060524