CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling all 2016 Navistar CT660S trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Risk
- If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the castellated nut and tie rod, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 08, 2017. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-800-447-4986.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A nut on the steering tie rod assembly may not have been properly tightened at the factory, which can allow the tie rod to loosen over time. If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall covers trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. Caterpillar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the castellated nut and tie rod, replacing them as necessary, at no cost to you. The recall began on December 08, 2017.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-800-447-4986 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Caterpillar CT660 | 2016 |
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