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2012-2013 Caterpillar CT660 recall: service brakes

Caterpillar Inc. reported this safety recall on February 20, 2014. It covers about 181 vehicles.

vehicles affected
181
reported
Feb 20, 2014
owners notified
Apr 11, 2014

Service brakes

What is wrong
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CT660 trucks manufactured August 2011 through August 2012, and equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) brake linings and with or without feature code 04WCS Greased For Life front air S-cam brakes. In the affected vehicles, the brake S-cam brackets may fracture.
Risk
S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during braking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the S-cam brake assemblies with a brake assembly with cast spiders and S-cam tube bracket assemblies with reinforced gussets, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Caterpillar at 1‑888‑614‑4328.

Recall number 14V068000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V068000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Caterpillar CT660 service brakes?

Yes. Recall 14V068000, reported on February 20, 2014, covers about 181 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V068000?

Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the S-cam brake assemblies with a brake assembly with cast spiders and S-cam tube bracket assemblies with reinforced gussets, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Caterpillar at 1‑888‑614‑4328.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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