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Caterpillar C7

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Consequence of Defect

certain caterpillar c7 diesel engines installed on certain freightliner chassis. the electronic control modules used on 6 cylinder, 7l turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines may malfunction rendering the engine inoperable without warning.

Corrective Action

the ecm may malfunction without warning and render the vehicle inoperable which could cause the vehicle to stall at highway speeds. steering and braking control would not be lost. once the engine becomes inoperable, it cannot be restarted which may result in a situation where a vehicle crash can occur.

Recall Notes

caterpillar will notify owners and repair the engines free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2007. owners can contact caterpillar at 800-447-4986.

Caterpillar C7

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Consequence of Defect

certain caterpillar c7 and c9 diesel engines installed as original equipment in trucks and school buses. a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and cause loss of throttle control and excessive smoke.

Corrective Action

either condition could result in a vehicle crash.

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 august 2007. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Caterpillar C7

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Consequence of Defect

certain caterpillar c7 diesel engines installed as original equipment in 2008 blue bird vision school buses. the oil fill cap may separate from the oil fill tube allowing engine oil to be emitted from the tube. oil could wet the left front brake resulting in reduced braking capacity.

Corrective Action

a vehicle crash can occur.

Recall Notes

caterpillar will notify owners and replace the oil fill tube assembly free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on september 17, 2007. owners can contact caterpillar toll-free at 800-447-4986.