2005 CATERPILLAR C15 Recall
- Campaign:
- 05E078000 on 12/11/2005
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Affected:
- 55,794
- Defect:
- Certain 2004 and 2005 c15 diesel engines manufactured by caterpillar between october 2003 and april 2005. the variable valve actuation oil line (vva line) used on 6 cylinder, 15l turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines of 435-550 horsepower may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not oriented correctly.
- Consequence:
- Oil line wear may cause an oil leak and a potential fire hazard.
- Correction:
- Owners or dealers will inspect the vva line for wear. if vva line wear is noted, dealers will replace the line. a clip will be added to prevent future line wear. the recall began on april 17, 2006.
- Notes:
- Customers may 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.
2005 CATERPILLAR C15 TSBs (5)
- Bulletin:
- PS-42852
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Caterpillar engine: existing components on the regeneration system can fail causing the system to not regenerate properly. model and model years unknown. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TIB-U- 5301-01
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Caterpillar:oil emulsion: a thick mixture of engine oil and crankcase moisture that adheres to internal engine surfaces. model and model years unknown. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-SMCS-5502
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Caterpillar: new improved air lines for air compressors. new air compressors groups are used for all engines. the changes include steel braided hose and new fittings that will add improved life and reliability to the parts. model engine
- Bulletin:
- TIB-6146
- Component:
- 080000 fuel system, diesel
- Summary:
- Caterpillar: there is thread damage to the temperature sensor and diesel filter ports. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SEBD-6881
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Caterpillar(cat): information being provided regarding the accessories and new turbo chargers, replacement and overhaul of variable valve actuator assembly on certain high horsepower truck engines and on highway truck engines. models c11,
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