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Caterpillar CT660 Recall 14V814: Parking Brake:Conventional:Air

NHTSA campaign 14V814, reported December 23, 2014, 57 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V814Caterpillar Inc.
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Problem
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2015 CT660, and CT681 trucks manufactured July 28, 2014, to November 5, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Remedy
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuators, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on March 18, 2015. A second notice will be mailed once parts become available. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-309-675-5658.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Caterpillar CT6602015
Caterpillar CT6812015