The worst 2015 Caterpillar CT681 problems
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Recalls 1
Parking brake: conventional: air
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V814000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Caterpillar CT681 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Certain truck models that were built with 2013 through 2015 model year CT13 engines
- There is a problem with certain truck models that were built with 2013 through 2015 model year CT13 heavy...
- There is a problem which relates to engine emissions on certain CT660, CT680, and CT681 On Highway Trucks...
- Extended life coolant (ELC) exhibiting nitrite depletion in machines equipped with aluminum...
- The existing exhaust flex pipe CAN crack on certain CT660, CT680, and CT681 on-highway trucks
- Aftertreatment outlet nox sensor internal water shield installation - water intrusion CAN cause the...
- CT11 and CT13 cylinder head crack inspection guide - CT11 and CT13 cylinder heads are cracking in the field
- Navistar: various types navistar vehicles will be receiving updates on the rear s cam tube/ bracket parts
- Caterpillar: the engine emissions is experiencing a defect, on certain trucks, and would need to be...
- Battery cable reroute - due to battery cable routing, there is a chance that battery cable near starter...
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Questions about the 2015 Caterpillar CT681
Is the 2015 Caterpillar CT681 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2015 Caterpillar CT681.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Caterpillar CT681?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2015 Caterpillar CT681 have?
1 recall, covering parking brake.
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