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NHTSARecalled Jul 31, 2007 · #07V331000

VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE/OIL LEAK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN MILITARY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C-15 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
Oshkosh Corporation
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

A CATERPILLAR REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE THREE ENGINES INVOLVED AND MADE REPAIRS AS NECESSARY (PLEASE SEE 05E-078).

View the official CPSC notice