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NHTSARecalled Nov 20, 2007 · #07V534000

FUEL PUMP FAILURE TURBOCHARGER/CATERPILLAR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, A FUEL PUMP FAILURE WILL DILUTE THE ENGINE OIL WITH FUEL AND MAY CAUSE THE TURBOCHARGER TO FAIL AND CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WITH WARNING. THE WARNING MAY BE EXPERIENCED BY ERRATIC PERFORMANCE AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Product details

Product
FUEL PUMP FAILURE TURBOCHARGER/CATERPILLAR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E053). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496 OR FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

View the official CPSC notice