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NHTSARecalled Dec 22, 2005 · #05V570000

VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE/OIL LEAK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY. THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Product details

Product
VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE/OIL LEAK
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

CATERPILLAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH PACCAR, WILL BE CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CALL CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496, KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440, OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.

View the official CPSC notice