NHTSA recall 07E100000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Reported Nov 29, 2007307 vehicles affectedCATERPILLAR INC.
The defect
Certain caterpillar C15 diesel engines sold for installation as original equipment in certain 2008 freightliner columbia and century st vehicles. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a crack or hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The risk
A vehicle fire can occur.
The remedy
Caterpillar will notify freightliner's owners and repair the engines free of charge. the recall began on november 29, 2007. owners can contact caterpillar toll-free at 800-447-4986.