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NHTSA : 14V814000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.