Recall 14V814000: 2015 Caterpillar CT660, 2015 Caterpillar CT681
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 23, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 57
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2015 CT660, and CT681 trucks manufactured July 28, 2014, to November 5, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
The risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
The fix
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuators, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on March 18, 2015. A second notice will be mailed once parts become available. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-309-675-5658.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Caterpillar CT660
- 2015 Caterpillar CT681
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V814000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14V-814
- Manufacturer
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 15, 2015
- Components
- Parking brake:conventional:air (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology