Caterpillar recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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 fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Caterpillar Ct660 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V641000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 11, 2017
- Owners notified
- Dec 8, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 25, 2015 to Mar 31, 2015
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Caterpillar recall: Parking brake Dec 23, 2014
- Caterpillar recall: Service brakes Feb 20, 2014
- Caterpillar recall: Exterior lighting Mar 12, 2013
- Caterpillar recall: Service brakes, air Feb 13, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.