Caterpillar: recalls by model and year

Name: Caterpillar recall campaigns
Creator: Recall Register
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NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for Caterpillar. The register has 1 model line of the make, model years 2012 to 2016. NHTSA has no complaint on file for the make. NHTSA also lists 25 child seat, tire or equipment campaigns for the make. The equipment pages show them.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 15 May 2019. Recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

Model lines

1 model line, in the order of the number of complaints.

Caterpillar: recall campaigns and complaints for each model line
Model line	Model years	Campaigns	Complaints	Complaints for each model year	Component with the most mentions
CT660	5	5	0	0.0

This table compares the model lines of Caterpillar only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 5 of 5.

17V641000Received 11 Oct 2017. 4 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Caterpillar Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 2017. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.
14V814000Received 23 Dec 2014. 57 units.
Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Caterpillar Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 14V-814. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2015. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
14V068000Received 20 Feb 2014. 181 units.
Service Brakes
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CT660 trucks manufactured August 2011 through August 2012, and equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) brake linings and with or without feature code 04WCS Greased For Life front air S-cam brakes. In the affected vehicles, the brake S-cam brackets may fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during braking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the S-cam brake assemblies with a brake assembly with cast spiders and S-cam tube bracket assemblies with reinforced gussets, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Caterpillar at 1-888-614-4328.
Report filed by Caterpillar Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2014. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
13V072000Received 12 Mar 2013. 49 units.
Exterior Lighting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Caterpillar is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 Caterpillar CT660 heavy duty trucks manufactured by Navistar between October 31, 2011, and January 23, 2013. Certain side marker lamps and/or reflective tape were not applied to these vehicles, which have a length of 30 feet or longer. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Missing side marker lamps and/or reflective tape reduces the visibility of the truck to others, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on April 262013. Owners may contact Caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986.
Report filed by CATERPILLAR INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Apr 2013. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
12V051000Received 13 Feb 2012. 104 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Caterpillar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ct660 commercial trucks, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 26, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-5658.
Report filed by CATERPILLAR INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jun 2012. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

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Counts by year

Recall campaigns that name Caterpillar vehicles, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2014, with 2 campaigns.

Complaints about Caterpillar vehicles, by the year NHTSA received them.

Equipment recalls

Caterpillar: equipment recallsNHTSA recall campaigns for other equipment of the brand.

Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.

Cite this page

Recall Register. Caterpillar: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/caterpillar/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
Investigations that name the make: 0
Units in the campaigns: 395

Manufacturers in the recall file: Caterpillar Inc..

The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Caterpillar model lines are on the register?: One: the CT660, with 5 recall campaigns and no complaint.
How many units are in the recall campaigns for Caterpillar?: 395 units in 5 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.