Recall
Freightliner Columbia — 07V598000
NHTSA ID
07V598000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Columbia
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2007-12-28
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Units Affected
250
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-520
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR EPA07 C155 ENGINES, THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK OR HOLE AND HEAT OR FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER.
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07E100). CATERPILLAR WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.