NHTSA recall 14V814000
Parking brake › Conventional › Air
Caterpillar CT660 and 1 more
Reported Dec 23, 201457 vehicles affectedCaterpillar Inc.Maker’s number 14V-814Built Jul 28, 2014 – Mar 2, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
The remedy
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.