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Caterpillar C15

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Consequence of Defect

certain caterpillar c13 and c15 diesel engines installed as original equipment in certain peterbilt heavy trucks and monaco recreational vehicles. the fitting on certain fuel lines to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may crack and leak fuel.

Corrective Action

fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these engines as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall is expected to begin during november 2007. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Caterpillar C15

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Consequence of Defect

certain caterpillar c15 diesel engines sold for installation as original equipment in certain 2008 freightliner columbia and century st vehicles. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a crack or hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

Corrective Action

a vehicle fire can occur.

Recall Notes

caterpillar will notify freightliner's owners and repair the engines free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on november 29, 2007. owners can contact caterpillar toll-free at 800-447-4986.

2005 Caterpillar C15

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

certain 2004 and 2005 c15 diesel engines manufactured by caterpillar between october 2003 and april 2005. the variable valve actuation oil line (vva line) used on 6 cylinder, 15l turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines of 435-550 horsepower may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not oriented correctly.

Corrective Action

oil line wear may cause an oil leak and a potential fire hazard.

Recall Notes

owners or dealers will inspect the vva line for wear. if vva line wear is noted, dealers will replace the line. a clip will be added to prevent future line wear. the recall began on april 17, 2006.

2004 Caterpillar C15

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

certain 2004 and 2005 c15 diesel engines manufactured by caterpillar between october 2003 and april 2005. the variable valve actuation oil line (vva line) used on 6 cylinder, 15l turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines of 435-550 horsepower may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not oriented correctly.

Corrective Action

oil line wear may cause an oil leak and a potential fire hazard.

Recall Notes

owners or dealers will inspect the vva line for wear. if vva line wear is noted, dealers will replace the line. a clip will be added to prevent future line wear. the recall began on april 17, 2006.