Caterpillar C7 — Fuel system, diesel
Published June 25, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 23, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10E025000, published June 25, 2010 and initiated June 23, 2010. Recalling firm: Caterpillar, Inc.; Caterpillar C7 — Fuel system, diesel.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CATERPILLAR
- Model
- C7
- Manufacturer
- Caterpillar, Inc.
- Lot
- CATERPILLAR C7
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Caterpillar C7 — Fuel system, diesel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E025000 on June 25, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CATERPILLAR. Model: C7.