Recalls
Recall 50371
USA Recall: A fire can occur.
Certain caterpillar c9 diesel engines manufactured between september 2003 and october 2005 installed for use as original equipment on certain transit buses. the turbocharger compressors are failing and oil can be discharged into the exhaust and external to the turbocharger.
Corrective Action:
Caterpillar will notify its owners and repair the engines free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2006. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-7332.
Additional Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected Vehicles