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2015 Caterpillar CT681 — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2015 Caterpillar CT681

These are federal recalls reported for the 2015 Caterpillar CT681. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

14V-814 Open recall Dec 23, 2014

Caterpillar Inc.

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2015 CT660, and CT681 trucks manufactured July 28, 2014, to November 5, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

Risk: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Remedy: Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuators, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on March 18, 2015. A second notice will be mailed once parts become available. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-309-675-5658. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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