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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V051📅 Feb 13, 2012

2012–2013 Caterpillar CT660 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-5658.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V051000
Manufacturer
CATERPILLAR INC.
Vehicles affected
104
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 8, 2012
Built
Dec 2, 2010 – Jan 26, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V051 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V051?

2012–2013 Caterpillar CT660. 104 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Caterpillar dealer to book the free repair.