Caterpillar Recall 14V814000: Parking Brake, Conventional, Air

NHTSA recall 14V814000 · announced December 23, 2014 · filed by Caterpillar Inc. · 57 units affected

The problem

Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2015 CT660, and CT681 trucks manufactured July 28, 2014, to November 5, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

The risk

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

What to do

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. A second notice will be mailed once parts become available. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-309-675-5658.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Caterpillar Ct660
• 2015 Caterpillar Ct681

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.