NHTSA recall 07E091000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Reported Oct 30, 2007964 vehicles affectedCATERPILLAR INC.
The 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.
The risk
Fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
The remedy
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.