Defect Description For Recall
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2013 Ct660 Trucks Manufactured August 2011 Through August 2012, And Equipped With Feature Code 0504501, 0504504, Or 04Ewm Reduced Stopping Distance (Rsd) Brake Linings And With Or Without Feature Code 04Wcs Greased For Life Front Air S-Cam Brakes. In The Affected Vehicles, The Brake S-Cam Brackets May Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
CT660
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
14V068000
Component Description
Service Brakes
Effect Of Defect
S-Cam Bracket Fractures May Result In An Inoperative Brake On The Affected Wheel. This Will Cause The Vehicle To Pull To One Side Unexpectedly During Braking And/Or Increase The Stopping Distance. Either Result May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Caterpillar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The S-Cam Brake Assemblies With A Brake Assembly With Cast Spiders And S-Cam Tube Bracket Assemblies With Reinforced Gussets, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 11, 2014. Owners May Contact Caterpillar At 1-888-614-4328.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110801
End Of Manufacture
20120830
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
181
Date Owners Notified
20140411
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140220