Caterpillar C15 — Engine and engine cooling
Published February 24, 2011 · Recall initiated: February 24, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11E006000, published February 24, 2011. Recalling firm: Caterpillar, Inc.; Caterpillar C15 — Engine and engine cooling.
What's the hazard
CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN C15 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 24, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2009, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS HEAVY TRUCKS. DEGRADATION OF A COMBUSTION TUBE WELD CAN RESULT RADIAL HEAT IMPINGEMENT ON THE BODY WHICH MAY BURN THROUGH CERTAIN BODIES USED ON C15 ENGINES.
What to do
CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CATERPILLAR
- Model
- C15
- Manufacturer
- Caterpillar, Inc.
- Lot
- CATERPILLAR C15
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Caterpillar C15 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E006000 on February 24, 2011. Reported hazard: CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN C15 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 24, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2009, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS HEAVY TRUCKS. DEGRADATION OF A COMBUSTION TUBE WELD CAN RESULT RADIAL HEAT IMPINGEMENT ON THE BODY WHICH MAY BURN THROUGH CERTAIN BODIES USED ON C15 ENGINES.
What should I do if I have this product?
CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2011. 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: C15.