Caterpillar, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2006
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 2 safety recalls made by Caterpillar, Inc. in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
May 24, 2006
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INJECTOR O-RING/OIL LEAK/FIRE
CERTAIN CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2003 AND JANUARY 2006 INSTALLED FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES. INJECTOR O-RING FAILURES CAN RESULT IN OIL BEING DISCHARGED THROUGH THE VALVE COVER.
NHTSA ID: 06E046000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 722
Consequence Summary:
A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 24, 2006
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
TURBOCHARGER/OIL LEAK/FIRE
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.
NHTSA ID: 06E047000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 425
Consequence Summary:
A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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