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2004 CATERPILLAR C15

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 9 TSBs

05E078000 Dec 12, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 C15 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR BETWEEN OCTOBER 2003 AND APRIL 2005. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE (VVA LINE) USED ON 6 CYLINDER, 15L TURBOCHARGED AND AIR-TO-AIR AFTERCOOLED DIESEL ENGINES OF 435-550 HORSEPOWER MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLI... Read more
Consequence
OIL LINE WEAR MAY CAUSE AN OIL LEAK AND A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
OWNERS OR DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VVA LINE FOR WEAR. IF VVA LINE WEAR IS NOTED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LINE. A CLIP WILL BE ADDED TO PREVENT FUTURE LINE WEAR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 17, 2006.
55,794 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CATERPILLAR INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 CATERPILLAR C15

9 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL3
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
M011603900 Jan 27, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On certain reman water pumps incorrect gear placement on the shaft may lead to excessive axial end play resulting in leaks. Follow the identified procedure to inspect the water pump end play.
M011603900 Jan 27, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain reman water pumps incorrect gear placement on the shaft may lead to excessive axial end play resulting in leaks. Follow the identified procedure to inspect the water pump end play.
SEBD-6881 May 17, 2013
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
CATERPILLAR(CAT): INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE ACCESSORIES AND NEW TURBO CHARGERS, REPLACEMENT AND OVERHAUL OF VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN HIGH HORSEPOWER TRUCK ENGINES AND ON HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES. MODELS C11,
SEBD-6881 May 17, 2013
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
CATERPILLAR(CAT): INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE ACCESSORIES AND NEW TURBO CHARGERS, REPLACEMENT AND OVERHAUL OF VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN HIGH HORSEPOWER TRUCK ENGINES AND ON HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES. MODELS C11,
SEBD-6881 May 17, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CATERPILLAR(CAT): INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE ACCESSORIES AND NEW TURBO CHARGERS, REPLACEMENT AND OVERHAUL OF VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN HIGH HORSEPOWER TRUCK ENGINES AND ON HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES. MODELS C11,
TIB-6146 Jan 4, 2011
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
CATERPILLAR: THERE IS THREAD DAMAGE TO THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND DIESEL FILTER PORTS. *RM
SB-SMCS-5502 Oct 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CATERPILLAR: NEW IMPROVED AIR LINES FOR AIR COMPRESSORS. NEW AIR COMPRESSORS GROUPS ARE USED FOR ALL ENGINES. THE CHANGES INCLUDE STEEL BRAIDED HOSE AND NEW FITTINGS THAT WILL ADD IMPROVED LIFE AND RELIABILITY TO THE PARTS. MODEL ENGINE
PS-42852 Dec 22, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CATERPILLAR ENGINE: EXISTING COMPONENTS ON THE REGENERATION SYSTEM CAN FAIL CAUSING THE SYSTEM TO NOT REGENERATE PROPERLY. MODEL AND MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TIB-U- 5301-01 Dec 8, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CATERPILLAR:OIL EMULSION: A THICK MIXTURE OF ENGINE OIL AND CRANKCASE MOISTURE THAT ADHERES TO INTERNAL ENGINE SURFACES. MODEL AND MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CATERPILLAR C15

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EQ09008 Opened: Sep 10, 2009 — Closed: Nov 24, 2009
EQ — Closed
VVA LINE WEAR AND OIL LEAKS
THE PURPOSE OF THIS INVESTIGATION WAS TO REQUEST EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER IDENTIFY THOSE VEHICLE PRODUCTS ON WHICH IT USED THE DEFECTIVE CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINES AND TO REQUEST A DEFECT DETERMINATION BE MADE AS TO ITS VEHICLES, AS WELL AS SUBMISSION OF A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT, OR AN EXPLANATION ... Read more
PE05049 Opened: Sep 9, 2005 — Closed: Dec 16, 2005
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2004
ENGINE FIRES
THE OPENING OF THIS INVESTIGATION WAS BASED ON TWO ISSUES, THE FIRSTBEING A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (PIP) RELEASED BY CATERPILLAR (PI30821) RELATING TO AN OIL LINE LEAK ON CERTAIN C15 ENGINES THAT CAN OCCUR AT THE RIGHT REAR TURBO-CHARGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE.THIS PIP INCLUDES A LETTER SENT TO OWN... Read more

CATERPILLAR C15 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CATERPILLAR C15 across all model years (2004–2005).

9 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CATERPILLAR C15 — Year by Year

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2004 (current) 1 0

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