Recalls

Recall 78745

  • USA Recall: A crack in this plug can result in a high pressure fuel spray or leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
    A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on 8,055 c7 and c9 diesel engines that are equipped with a cr 350 (common rail high pressure) pump. the affected engines include 6 cylinder c7 (7l) and c9 (9l) turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines of 190 through 425 horsepower.

    Corrective Action:
    Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these engines as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired by caterpillar at no cost to the owner. the recall began on september 5, 2008. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

    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

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