NHTSA recall 06V004000
Engine and engine cooling
International 5000 and 1 more
Reported Jan 10, 20061,371 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONMaker’s number 06501Built May 15, 2003 – Dec 17, 2004
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
The risk
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
The remedy
Caterpillar, in conjunction with international, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or international at 1-800-448-7825.