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NHTSARecalled Sep 23, 2009 · #09V366000

VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE/CATERPILLAR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Product details

Product
VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE/CATERPILLAR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2010 TRUCKS
UPCs

What you should do

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-020. CATERPILLAR WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

View the official CPSC notice