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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V051000

2013 Caterpillar Ct660 | 2012 Caterpillar Ct660 — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

Published February 13, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 13, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V051000, published February 13, 2012. Recalling firm: Caterpillar, Inc.; 2013 Caterpillar Ct660 | 2012 Caterpillar Ct660 — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve.

What's the hazard

CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 CT660 COMMERCIAL TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.

What to do

CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-5658.

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Recall details

Brand
CATERPILLAR
Model
CT660
Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Lot
2013 CATERPILLAR CT660 | 2012 CATERPILLAR CT660
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Caterpillar Ct660 | 2012 Caterpillar Ct660 — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V051000 on February 13, 2012. Reported hazard: CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 CT660 COMMERCIAL TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.

What should I do if I have this product?

CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-5658.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CATERPILLAR. Model: CT660.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)