CERTAIN CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2003 AND OCTOBER 2005 INSTALLED FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES. THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS ARE FAILING AND OIL CAN BE DISCHARGED INTO THE EXHAUST AND EXTERNAL TO THE TURBOCHARGER.
Caterpillar – TURBOCHARGER/OIL LEAK/FIRE
| Report Received Date | 05/24/2006 |
| NHTSA ID | 06E047000 |
| Consequence Summary | A FIRE CAN OCCUR. |
| Corrective Action | CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 425 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=06E047000) |
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