NHTSA recall 08E054000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Reported Aug 25, 2008313 vehicles affectedCATERPILLAR INC.
The defect
Caterpillar IS recalling 313 C13 6-cylinder, 13L turbocharged, air-to-air after cooled diesel engines. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
The risk
This condition could 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 by caterpillar at no cost to the owner. the recall began on january 7, 2009. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.