NHTSA-Equipment2004-08-09
Caterpillar, Inc. — CATERPILLAR/CONVERTER MUFFLER STRAP FAILURE
Caterpillar, Inc.
Hazard
WHEN THE STRAPS FAIL, THE MUFFLER CAN DROP TO THE GROUND.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A CATERPILLER ENGINE REPAIR FACILITY TO HAVE THE CONVERTER MUFFLER STRAPS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CATERPILLER AT 309-675-6496.
Affected count
2309
Products
CATERPILLAR/CONVERTER MUFFLER STRAP FAILURE
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04E054000Don't want to check this manually?
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