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SevereNHTSA·17V641000·Announced 2017-10-11

Caterpillar Recalls 2016 CT660 Trucks for Steering Defect

Caterpillar is recalling 2016 CT660 trucks because a loose tie rod could cause a complete loss of steering, increasing crash 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 structural vehicle defect (steering linkage) that can result in a complete loss of steering, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Caterpillar Inc. is recalling all 2016 Navistar CT660S trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The recall addresses a defect where the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, which allows the tie rod to loosen.

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle. This failure can cause a complete loss of steering, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the castellated nut and tie rod, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 08, 2017. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-800-447-4986 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CATERPILLAR CT660
Brand
CATERPILLAR
Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 (1)

  • CT660

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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