The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10E025000·Announced 2010-06-23

Caterpillar C7 Diesel Engine Fuel Line Recall for Heavy Trucks and Buses

Caterpillar is recalling C7 diesel engines in heavy trucks and buses because fuel lines may crack and leak, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that can result in a vehicle fire, which is a significant injury/property-damage risk consistent with the 'Severe' criteria for structural or significant hazard defects.

Plain-English summary

Caterpillar Inc. is recalling certain C7 diesel engines manufactured between March 3, 2005, and January 6, 2009. These engines were installed as original equipment in various heavy trucks and buses. The recall involves approximately 5,920 affected vehicles.

The defect involves the #5 and #6 fuel lines, which may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail. This cracking can cause a fuel leak. If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Caterpillar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 9, 2010. Owners may contact Caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 for more information. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL recall
Manufacturer
CATERPILLAR INC.
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Trucks and Buses
Hazard
Affected units
5,920

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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