Caterpillar Ct660 2013

• Recall 101776 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 92973 [USA]: Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
  Caterpillar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ct660 commercial trucks, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 26, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
  caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-5658.
  owners may also 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 .

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• Recall 2014057 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, brake s-cam bracket assemblies on the steering axle could fracture, causing an inoperative brake on the affected wheel end. This could cause the vehicle to pull to one side while braking and/or increase stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will affect repairs.

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• Recall 2013030 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Certain vehicles fail to conform to canada motor vehicle safety standard 108 – lighting system and retroreflective devices. The intermediate side marker lamps and/or reflective tape were not installed during vehicle assembly. This could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will install side markers and reflective tape, as required.

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• Recall 2012061 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain trucks equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves, in extremely cold conditions (at or below -18 degrees celsius), internal atr valve leakage can occur. This could cause unintended brake application, which could overheat the affected brakes and cause a fire. Also, in certain low traction conditions, unexpected brake application can cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will update the cover assembly on the atr valves.

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