Exterior lightingRecall 13V-072 · 2012–2014 Caterpillar CT660
CATERPILLAR INC. recall 13V-072 covers 49 2012–2014 Caterpillar CT660 for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Caterpillar is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 Caterpillar CT660 heavy duty trucks manufactured by Navistar between October 31, 2011, and January 23, 2013. Certain side marker lamps and/or reflective tape were not applied to these vehicles, which have a length of 30 feet or longer. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The 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.
The fix
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on April 262013. Owners may contact Caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986.
Customers may 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 31, 2011 to January 23, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.