Caterpillar, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2007

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Caterpillar, Inc. in 2007. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 29, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EXTENSION PIPES/POTENTIAL FIRE

CERTAIN CATERPILLAR C15 DIESEL ENGINES SOLD FOR INSTALLATION AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA AND CENTURY ST VEHICLES. THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A CRACK OR HOLE AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER.

NHTSA ID: 07E100000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 307

Consequence Summary:

A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY FREIGHTLINER'S OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 800-447-4986.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 30, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DIESEL ENGINES/FUEL LEAK

CERTAIN CATERPILLAR C13 AND C15 DIESEL ENGINES INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN PETERBILT HEAVY TRUCKS AND MONACO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE FITTING ON CERTAIN FUEL LINES TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY CRACK AND LEAK FUEL.

NHTSA ID: 07E091000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 964

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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 AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 7, 2007

(Campaign #: PI10630)

OIL FILL TUBE ASSEMBLIES/LEAK

CERTAIN CATERPILLAR C7 DIESEL ENGINES INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUSES. THE OIL FILL CAP MAY SEPARATE FROM THE OIL FILL TUBE ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO BE EMITTED FROM THE TUBE. OIL COULD WET THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY.

NHTSA ID: 07E071000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1,339

Consequence Summary:

A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE OIL FILL TUBE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 800-447-4986.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 25, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL PUMP FAILURE

CERTAIN CATERPILLAR C7 AND C9 DIESEL ENGINES INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUSES. A FUEL PUMP FAILURE WILL DILUTE THE ENGINE OIL WITH FUEL AND CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE.

NHTSA ID: 07E053000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1,680

Consequence Summary:

EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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 AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 3, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTION

CERTAIN CATERPILLAR C7 DIESEL ENGINES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES USED ON 6 CYLINDER, 7L TURBOCHARGED AND AIR-TO-AIR AFTERCOOLED DIESEL ENGINES MAY MALFUNCTION RENDERING THE ENGINE INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ID: 07E024000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 33

Consequence Summary:

THE ECM MAY MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING AND RENDER THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL WOULD NOT BE LOST. ONCE THE ENGINE BECOMES INOPERABLE, IT CANNOT BE RESTARTED WHICH MAY RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 800-447-4986.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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