2016 Caterpillar CT660 recall: tie rod assembly
Caterpillar Inc. reported this safety recall on October 11, 2017. It covers about 4 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4
- reported
- Oct 11, 2017
- owners notified
- Dec 8, 2017
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling all 2016 Navistar CT660S trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Risk
- If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V641000
Affected vehicles
- Caterpillar CT660 2016 2016
Questions about recall 17V641000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Caterpillar CT660 tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 17V641000, reported on October 11, 2017, covers about 4 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V641000?
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.
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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