The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V814000·Announced 2014-12-23

Caterpillar Recalls 2015 CT660 and CT681 Trucks for Brake Fire Risk

Caterpillar is recalling 57 model year 2015 CT660 and CT681 trucks because an improperly seated brake diaphragm may cause brake drag and a wheel end fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that may result in a wheel end fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Caterpillar Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 CT660 and CT681 trucks manufactured between July 28, 2014, and November 5, 2014. The recall affects 57 vehicles in total.

The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber. This brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuators free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on March 18, 2015, and a second notice will be mailed once parts become available. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-309-675-5658 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CATERPILLAR CT660, CT681
Brand
CATERPILLAR
Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Truck
Hazard
Affected units
57

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CT660
  • CT681

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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