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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V068000

2013 Caterpillar Ct660 | 2012 Caterpillar Ct660 — Service brakes

Published February 26, 2014 · Recall initiated: February 20, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V068000, published February 26, 2014 and initiated February 20, 2014. Recalling firm: Caterpillar, Inc.; 2013 Caterpillar Ct660 | 2012 Caterpillar Ct660 — Service brakes.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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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 recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V068000 on February 26, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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)