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Caterpillar C9ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel Consequence of Defectcertain 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 Actioneither condition could result in a vehicle crash. Recall Noteseach 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 C9ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel Consequence of Defectcertain caterpillar c9 diesel engines manufactured between september 2003 and january 2006 installed for use as original equipment on certain transit buses. injector o-ring failures can result in oil being discharged through the valve cover. Corrective Actiona fire can occur. Recall Notescaterpillar will notify its owners and repair the engines free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2006. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-7332. Caterpillar C9ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel Consequence of Defectcertain caterpillar c9 diesel engines manufactured between september 2003 and october 2005 installed for use as original equipment on certain transit buses. the turbocharger compressors are failing and oil can be discharged into the exhaust and external to the turbocharger. Corrective Actiona fire can occur. Recall Notescaterpillar will notify its owners and repair the engines free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2006. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-7332. |