Caterpillar, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Caterpillar, Inc. in 2008. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 11, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE BODY/FIRE

CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING 1,512 C15 6-CYLINDER, 15L TURBOCHARGED, AIR-TO-AIR AFTER COOLED DIESEL ENGINES OF 472-585 HORSEPOWER. THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULAR FILTER.

NHTSA ID: 08E069000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1,512

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD 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 BY CATERPILLAR AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2009. 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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August 25, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE EXTENSION PIPES

CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING 313 C13 6-CYLINDER, 13L TURBOCHARGED, AIR-TO-AIR AFTER COOLED DIESEL ENGINES. THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE, AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULAR FILTER.

NHTSA ID: 08E054000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 313

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD 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 BY CATERPILLAR AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2009. 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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July 1, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CRACKED FUEL PUMP OUTLET PLUG

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.

NHTSA ID: 08E042000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 8,950

Consequence Summary:

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.

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 1, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RETENTION SYSTEM/ATTACHMENT BRACKET FAILURE

THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON 235 C7, C9, C13 AND C15 ENGINES MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE DPF TO SEPARATE FROM THE CHASSIS AND BECOME A ROAD HAZARD. THE ENGINES INVOLVED ARE THE C7, C9, C13 AND C15 TURBOCHARGED AND AIR-TO-AIR AFTERCOOLED ENGINES OF 335 THROUGH 625 HORSEPOWER.

NHTSA ID: 08E041000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 5,508

Consequence Summary:

A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.

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 DECEMBER 19, 2008. 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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