Caterpillar, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2010

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Caterpillar, Inc. in 2010. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 23, 2010

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL LINE FAILURE

CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN C7 ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 3, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2009, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS HEAVY TRUCKS AND BUSES. THE #5 AND #6 FUEL LINES MAY CRACK AT THE FASTENING POINT TO THE COMMON FUEL RAIL AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.

NHTSA ID: 10E025000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5,920

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

CATERPILLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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