2015 CATERPILLAR CT681 RECALL - #14V814000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : AIR
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2015 CT660, and CT681 trucks manufactured July 28, 2014, to November 5, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 CATERPILLAR CT681 |
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| Manufacturer |
Caterpillar Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
7/28/2014 - 11/5/2014 |
| Recalled on |
12/23/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Caterpillar Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/15/2015 |
| # Affected |
57 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
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| Description |
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2015 CT660, and CT681 trucks manufactured July 28, 2014, to November 5, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber. |
| Consequences |
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire. |
| Corrective action |
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuators, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on March 18, 2015. A second notice will be mailed once parts become available. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-309-675-5658. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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