2012 Caterpillar CT660Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Caterpillar CT660. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-068 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Caterpillar CT660 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2012 Caterpillar CT660 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

98%repaired · 2015 Q3

Service brakes

Recall 14V-068 · Feb 20, 2014 · 181 vehicles · 177 repaired

Risk. S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 13V-072 · Mar 12, 2013 · 49 vehicles

Risk. Missing side marker lamps and/or reflective tape reduces the visibility of the truck to others, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 12V-051 · Feb 13, 2012 · 104 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Caterpillar.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other CT660 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CT660 median. How we score

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Own a 2012 CT660?

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