2005 Caterpillar C15
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Caterpillar C15. Newest first.
Certain 2004 and 2005 C15 diesel engines manufactured by caterpillar between october 2003 and april 2005. the variable valve actuation oil line (vva line) used on 6 cylinder, 15L turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines of 435-550 horsepower may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not oriented correctly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Oil line wear may cause an oil leak and a potential fire hazard.
Remedy
Owners or dealers will inspect the vva line for wear. if vva line wear IS noted, dealers will replace the line. a clip will be added to prevent future line wear. the recall began on april 17, 2006.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine fires
The opening of this investigation was based on two issues, the firstbeing a product improvement program (pip) released by caterpillar (pi30821) relating to an oil line leak on certain C15 engines that can occur at the right rear turbo-charger side of the engine.this pip includes a letter sent to owners of the C15…
The opening of this investigation was based on two issues, the firstbeing a product improvement program (pip) released by caterpillar (pi30821) relating to an oil line leak on certain C15 engines that can occur at the right rear turbo-charger side of the engine.this pip includes a letter sent to owners of the C15 engines that states that the manufacturer urges the owner to have the service performed for your added safety and satisfaction.the second issue was a report forwarded to odi from a fire investigator in canada.this investigator reported that he had investigated a fire on a 2005 model year kenworth T800 with a caterpillar C15 engine.the investigation found the fire originated at the right rear of the engine compartment.photographs of the burned vehicle were forwarded with the report.as a result of odithe opening of this investigation was based on two issues, the firstbeing a product improvement program (pip) released by caterpillar (pi30821) relating to an oil line leak on certain C15 engines that can occur at the right rear turbo-charger side of the engine.this pip includes a letter sent to owners of the C15 engines that states that the manufacturer urges the owner to have the service performed for your added safety and satisfaction.the second issue was a report forwarded to odi from a fire investigator in canada.this investigator reported that he had investigated a fire on a 2005 model year kenworth T800 with a caterpillar C15 engine.the investigation found the fire originated at the right rear of the engine compartment.photographs of the burned vehicle were forwarded with the report.as a result of odi?s investigation, caterpillar has agreed to convert the pip toa safety recall.the recall remedy will involve the addition of a clip that will prevent vva line abrasion and the replacement of the vva line if inspections shows signs of wear.the vehicle manufacturers ( freightliner, western star, and paccar) will be notifified by caterpillar.a copy of caterpillar's recall IS attached.a copy of the recall IS attached.caterpillar's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10052474Caterpillar(cat): information being provided regarding the accessories and new turbo chargers, replacement and overhaul of variable valve actuator assembly on certain high horsepower truck engines and on highway truck engines. Models C11, 13, 15. No model years listed.
- 10038572Caterpillar: there IS thread damage to the temperature sensor and diesel filter ports.
- 10032665Caterpillar: new improved air lines for air compressors. New air compressors groups are used for all engines. The changes include steel braided hose and new fittings that will add improved life and reliability to the parts. Model engine C15 (s/n:bxs1-up; mxs1-up; nxs1-up). No model years listed.
- 10028788Caterpillar:oil emulsion: a thick mixture of engine oil and crankcase moisture that adheres to internal engine surfaces. Model and model years unknown.
- 10028787Caterpillar engine: existing components on the regeneration system can fail causing the system to not regenerate properly. Model and model years unknown.
Every Caterpillar C15 model year
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