Caterpillar C13
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the CATERPILLAR C13.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR |
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Are there recalls for the CATERPILLAR C13?
- There are 3 recall(s) for the CATERPILLAR C13, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 80574 [USA]: This condition could result in a fire.
Recall 75905 [USA]: A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Recall 71628 [USA]: Fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- CPI513169 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine oil leaks past bolt threads often from loose crankshaft seal mounting bolt.
- M011603900 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: On certain reman water pumps incorrect gear placement on the shaft may lead to excessive axial end play resulting in leaks. Follow the identified procedure to inspect the water pump end play.
- TEBE973100 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Inspect the connecting rod cap in dealer parts stock for certain 10r7988 reman cylinder packs and 10r7989 reman connecting rods which may have a mixture of light weight (image 1) and heavy weight (image 2) connecting rods marked as 10r7989
- CPI444774 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 256-6453 and 256-6454 temperature sensor used in fuel, air, and coolant applications are failing open or shorted. When the failure occurs, a diagnostic code can be generated or an alarm will sound.
- CPI444774 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 256-6453 and 256-6454 temperature sensor used in fuel, air, and coolant applications are failing open or shorted. When the failure occurs, a diagnostic code can be generated or an alarm will sound.
- CPI437022 - EQUIPMENT: Crankcase breather leaks on c13 engines. There has been one oil leak reported on an on-highway truck engine without incident.
- TEBE865600 - EQUIPMENT: Dealer parts stock inspection for incorrect connecting rod bolts. Certain existing c11, c12, and c13 reman connecting rod part numbers may have been assembled with incorrect rod bolts. Refer to the rework procedure included.
- TEBE896500 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Product link models pl121/321s will stop sending data after april 6th, 2019. Date codes will appear as if coming from the past so the customer interface (ui) will not recognize those back dated messages and no data will appear in the ui.
- CPI340804 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Product link diagnostic error codes - high temp events, voltage above normal, and voltage below normal failures can cause customer downtime & warranty pain due to temperature sensor failures for t3, t4f and t4i machines. Solutions have been
- CPI376161 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Some reman cat cleaned dpfs have only 10 digits in the serial number which doesn't allow entry of the dpf serial number into caterpillar electronic technician (et) to record a dpf change. Reman cat cleaned dpfs are missing the first 4 digi
- CPI337442 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR: A relatively high warranty to sales ratio has been noted for certain reman air compressors. If a failure of one of these compressors is found, it is requested that a dsn service request be entered to go to reman. It would be helpful to also
- M008039000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Primary speed sensor 279-9828 speed sensor gp shorted, open circuit, or pins broken. Sensor returned have been no fault found. More details for claim stories are being requested to support investigation.
- M007985700 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR: Reports of excessive oil passing into the truck air system after the installation of some remanufactured compressors part numbers 20r-5604 air compressor and 20r-5605 air compressor. Verify that all inlet and outlet lines are not restricted
- TIBU-7432-01 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS: Caterpillar: low engine power or injector misfire causing unplanned downtime and to prevent the failure of injector harness on certain engines, replacement components are available. *pe
- SEBD-9922-00 - ENGINE (PWS): Caterpillar: information regarding availability of new liner o ring seal that improves geometry for easier installation in certain engines. Models c10, c11, c12, c13. No years listed. *pe
- SEBD-6881 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER: Caterpillar(cat): information being provided regarding the accessories and new turbo chargers, replacement and overhaul of variable valve actuator assembly on certain high horsepower truck engines and on highway truck engines. Models c11,
- REBE-8616 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Caterpillar: on certain c13 and c15 on highway engines, the old software allow system regenerations to occur frequently than needed or not able to complete regeneration due to flame temperature. Improvements for system regeneration for new
- SEBD-6870 - ENGINE (PWS): Caterpillar: the policy of re-using turbocharger turbine housings, with cracks, in volute of housing, has been re-announced and special instruction for installation of remanufactured turbochargers. Models c-12, c-13, c-15, c-16. No mode
- SEB-6869 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Caterpillar: on some truck engines, to prevent exhaust gas leakage and exhaust leakage, new shields and seals, of slip joint, are available. Model c11, c13, c15. No model years listed. *pe
- REBE-8346-00 - ENGINE (PWS): Caterpillar: information provided regarding new software update to improve system regeneration on certain c13 and c15 on highway engines. *pe updated 3/21/13. *pe
- SED-6859 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Caterpillar: on certain on highway truck engines, the turbochargers must have tabs removed; on certain c13 engines, the combustion air tube should use a new bracket when replaced. *pe
- REBE-7543 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Caterpillar: on certain highway engines the existing valve stems may become worn and cause high crankcase pressure fault when it allows blowby past the valve stem seal. *pe
- REBE-7519 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Caterpillar: on certain c13 on highway engines a product support program has been issued for replacing the ard head. *pe
- SL-7399-00 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Caterpillar: certain c13 on highway engines have a support program for replacing the ard head. *pe
- TIBU-6186-00 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER: Caterpillar: there is a failure of the turbocharger on certain c13 and c15 on highway engines due to the removal of the threaded pin. *rm updated 3/30/12. *pe
- TIB-6146 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Caterpillar: there is thread damage to the temperature sensor and diesel filter ports. *rm
- PS-43190 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Caterpillar: product support program for updating the engine software on certain c13 and c15 on highway truck engines. Engine existing software limits the regeneration system function. Needs to be updated. *pe
- TIBU-6021 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Caterpillar engine: loose mounting bolts on the air cleaner mounting bracket of c13 engines in fire trucks built by pierce manufacturing company. The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a perm
- SL-PS-42865 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Caterpillar: product support program for rerouting the shunt line on certain c13 and c15 on highway truck engines. Model and model years unknown. *pe
- SL-PS-51637 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Caterpillar: product support program for updating the caterpillar regeneration system on certain c13 and c15 on highway truck engines. Model and model years unknown. *pe
- SL-REBE-4987-01 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Caterpillar: product support program for installing updated open crankcase ventilation filter on certain c13 truck engines. Model and model years unknown. *pe
- TSB-U-5580-00 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Caterpillar engine: nozzle heater assembly does not seat properly. Model 108b, 108e and 108m. Model years unknown. *pe
- TIB-U- 5301-01 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Caterpillar:oil emulsion: a thick mixture of engine oil and crankcase moisture that adheres to internal engine surfaces. Model and model years unknown. *pe
- PS-42852 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Caterpillar engine: existing components on the regeneration system can fail causing the system to not regenerate properly. Model and model years unknown. *pe
- PS-42851 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Caterpillar engine: regeneration system can fail causing the system to not regenerate properly. Model and model years unknown. *pe
- SB-315 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Caterpillar engine: engine shutdown; low coolant sensor. Coolant level in surge tank has fallen below level of the low coolant sensor without dash telltale signaling low coolant. Model and my unknown. *pe
- PI-31597 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Caterpillar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Product improvement program for updating software on certain c13 on highway truck engines. The software can cause a brief hesitation in acceleration. Csc letter was