2013 CATERPILLAR CT660

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 115 TSBs

14V068000 Feb 20, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES
Defect Description
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CT660 trucks manufactured August 2011 through August 2012, and equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) brake linings and with or without feature code 04WCS Greased For Life front ai... Read more
Consequence
S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during braking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the S-cam brake assemblies with a brake assembly with cast spiders and S-cam tube bracket assemblies with reinforced gussets, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Caterpillar at 1-888-614-4328.
181 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Caterpillar Inc.
12V051000 Feb 13, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Defect Description
CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 CT660 COMMERCIAL TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTER... Read more
Consequence
UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING ... Read more
Remedy
CATERPILLAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-5658.
104 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CATERPILLAR INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 CATERPILLAR CT660

115 manufacturer communications from 98 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)22
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY9
350000 EQUIPMENT8
100000 POWER TRAIN5
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL5
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL5
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING4
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE4
TEBE896500 Mar 24, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Product Link models PL121/321s will stop sending data after April 6th, 2019. Date codes will appear as if coming from the past so the customer interface (UI) will not recognize those back dated messages and no data will appear in the UI.
TEBE896500 Mar 24, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Product Link models PL121/321s will stop sending data after April 6th, 2019. Date codes will appear as if coming from the past so the customer interface (UI) will not recognize those back dated messages and no data will appear in the UI.
M0066850-01 Nov 10, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT (ELC) EXHIBITING NITRITE DEPLETION IN MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM RADIATORS-NITRITES IN EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT (ELC) CAN REACT WITH THE ALUMINUM COOLER TO PRODUCE ELEVATED PH AND LOW NITRITE LEVELS IN SCHEDULE OIL S
TEBE5307-00 Oct 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIBRATION FILE ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS THAT WERE BUILT WITH 2010 THROUGH 2013 MODEL YEAR CT13 ENGINES. THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) DATA STORED FOR PURPOSES OF DEFINING REQUIRED MAINTENANCE OR REPAI
M0074062-00 Jul 6, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
ECPC VALVES MAY FAIL ON CAT TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS. USAGE OF NON-CAT PARTS IN TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, 244-3114 MODULATING VALVE GP MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE MODES. CATERPILLAR RECOMMENDS USAGE OF A KNOWN CAT PART.
REHS9179-00 Apr 23, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SPN 731 FMI 16/18 KNOCK DETECTED FOR CAT CT11 AND CT13 ENGINES - THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING THE SPN 731 FMI 16/18 KNOCK DETECTED DIAGNOSTIC CODE.
REHS9168-01 Apr 22, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PRESSURE TURBOCHARGER CARTRIDGE ON CT11 AND CT13 ENGINES - THIS PROCEDURE PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE HIGH-PRESSURE (HP) TURBOCHARGER CENTER SECTION (CARTRIDGE).
REHS9183-00 Apr 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
OXYGEN SENSOR CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR THE CT VOCATIONAL TRUCKS - THIS SPECIAL INSTRUCTION EXPLAINS THE OXYGEN SENSOR (O2S) CALIBRATION PROCEDURE THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN REPLACING OR CALIBRATING THE (O2S) ON THE CT VOCATIONAL TRUCKS.
M0070506-00 Apr 5, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION ON CT13 ENGINES WITH SCR - ON CERTAIN CT13 ENGINES WITH SCR, CARBON CAN BUILD UP ON THE TOP LANDS OF THE PISTONS AND CAUSE THE PISTON RINGS TO STICK, LEADING TO LOSS OF OIL CONTROL IN THE POWER CYLINDERS AND
M0069062 Mar 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN CONVEYING INFORMATION TO DEALERS TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSTIC AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. THIS RELATED TO SOME INTAKE THROTTLE VALVES WHICH CAUSE FREQUENT REGENERATION IN THE ENGINE EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM
M0069062-00 Mar 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THE INTAKE THROTTLE VALVE IS CAUSING REGENERATION ISSUES ON CERTAIN ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES - CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE FREQUENT REGENERATIONS, LOW POWER, AND UNIT UNABLE TO COMPLETE A REGENERATION OR SOOT LOAD ACCUMULATION ISSUES. INSPECT
M0068796-00 Feb 22, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
COOLANT PIPE LEAKS ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THE NEW COOLANT PIPE WITH SUPPORT BRACKET HAS BEEN UPDATED TO BE MORE ROBUST AND IMPROVED SERVICE LIFE.
M0068152-00 Feb 2, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RECALIBRATION OF CAT ? CT660 15L ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN CT660SON-HIGHWAY TRUCKS TO IMPROVE EXHAUST AFTER TREATMENT, EGR, OXYGEN SENSOR AND COLD START ISSUES.
M0068434-00 Feb 2, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RECALIBRATION OF CAT ? CT660S 13L ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN ON-HIGHWAY TRUCKS TO IMPROVE RE-ENABLEING OF THE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR AND FAULT REACTION.
M0067812-00 Jan 2, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
AFTERTREATMENT OUTLET NOX SENSOR INTERNAL WATER SHIELD INSTALLATION - WATER INTRUSION CAN CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE AFTERTREATMENT OUTLET NOX SENSOR ON VERTICAL EXHAUST CONFIGURATIONS. THE RECOMMENDED REPAIR IS TO INSTALL A RA
TEBE3542-04 Oct 9, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE NUMBER TWO CLUTCH SEAL HOUSING FASTENERS ON CERTAIN CT660 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCKS -THIS REVISED SERVICE LETTER REPLACES THE 28AUG2015 (REVISED 24SEP2015) SERVICE LETTER. CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE PART
TEBE3542-03 Sep 24, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE NUMBER TWO CLUTCH SEAL HOUSING FASTENERS ON CERTAIN CT660 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THIS REVISED SERVICE LETTER REPLACES THE 28AUG2015 (REVISED 10SEP2015) SERVICE LETTER. CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE SER
TIBU8452-01 Sep 21, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CT11 AND CT13 CYLINDER HEAD CRACK INSPECTION GUIDE - CT11 AND CT13 CYLINDER HEADS ARE CRACKING IN THE FIELD. THIS TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN (TIB) PROVIDES A GUIDE FOR DETERMINING THE SEVERITY AND IMPACT OF CYLINDER HEAD CRACKS ON CT11
TEBE3542-01 Sep 2, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE NUMBER TWO CLUTCH SEAL HOUSING FASTENERS ON CERTAIN CT660 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THE EXISTING 9X-2045 SCREWS CAN LOOSEN ON CERTAIN CT660 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCKS. IF THE EXISTING 9X-2045 SCREW FAILS DAMAGE TO
TEBE3533-00 Aug 27, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE RADIATOR CORE ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A CT15 ENGINE - THE EXISTING RADIATOR CORE CAN CRACK IN COLD CLIMATES ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A CT15 ENGINE. I
IK0400125 Jul 17, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
NAVISTAR: VARIOUS TYPES NAVISTAR VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING UPDATES ON THE REAR S CAM TUBE/ BRACKET PARTS. *TA UPDATED 9/10/15 *CN
SB-SEPD-1969 Apr 22, 2015
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CATERPILLAR: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, LOWER SHIFT LEVER BOOT NEEDS TO BE MODIFIED TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH SHIFT TOWER, ALLOWING TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN ENGAGED AT TIME OF OPERATION. MODEL CT 660. *PE
TEBE-2792 Mar 19, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CATERPILLAR: THE ENGINE EMISSIONS IS EXPERIENCING A DEFECT, ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AND WOULD NEED TO BE RECALIBRATED TO ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LATEST FILE. MODEL 2013-14 CT660, CT680 LG, CT681 SG. *PE
TIBU-7675-00 Aug 6, 2014
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
CATERPILLAR: IMPROPER ROUTING OF TRANSMISSION HARNESS IS DAMAGED BY SEAT FRAME AND NEEDS REROUTING FROM SEAT MECHANISM TO ELIMINATE BEING PINCHED, CUT, OR RUBBED OR HAVE REPLACE, IF DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. MODEL CT660. *PE
TIBU-7707-00 Jul 29, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
CATERPILLAR: THE TUBE, IN SOME APPLICATIONS, WAS IMPROPERLY CONNECTED TO SUSPENSION DUMP SWITCH FAILED AND ALLOW AIR TO LEAK. MODEL CT660. *PE
REHS-6609-00 Jul 14, 2014
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CATERPILLAR: INSTRUCTION PROCEDURAL REGARDING INSTALLATION OF UPDATED TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY TUBE AND T-FITTING AND HOW TO REROUTE CERTAIN COOLANT HOSES INTERFERING WITH ROUTING OF NEW TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY TUBE. MODEL CT660.
REHS-6609-00 Jul 14, 2014
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
CATERPILLAR: INSTRUCTION PROCEDURAL REGARDING INSTALLATION OF UPDATED TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY TUBE AND T-FITTING AND HOW TO REROUTE CERTAIN COOLANT HOSES INTERFERING WITH ROUTING OF NEW TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY TUBE. MODEL CT660.
REHS-9187 Jun 18, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
CATERPILLAR: PROCEDURE INFORMATION ON ADDING/INSTALLING SUPPORT BRACKETS, TO BOTTOM OF HOOD, TO PREVENT CRACKING. *PE UPDATED 10/21/14. *PE
REHS-9187 Jun 18, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CATERPILLAR: PROCEDURE INFORMATION ON ADDING/INSTALLING SUPPORT BRACKETS, TO BOTTOM OF HOOD, TO PREVENT CRACKING. *PE UPDATED 10/21/14. *PE
TIBU-7408 Jun 18, 2014
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
CATERPILLAR: THE FAN WILL SLIP AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING THAT WILL DAMAGE THE CLUTCH, IF AIR PRESSURE THAT KEEPS FAN DRIVE ENGAGED, DROPS BELOW 621 KPA (90 PSI). MODEL CT660. *PE
REHS9187-02 Jun 18, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
PROCEDURE TO INSTALL THE BOTTOM SIDE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET ON THE CT660 - THE PROCEDURE BELOW EXPLAINS THE PROCESS TO ADD A SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE HOOD. THIS BRACKET WILL HELP PREVENT HOOD CRACKS.
TIBU-6686-02 Jun 16, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CATERPILLAR: FASTENER IN JOINT BETWEEN CAB/FRAME AND CAB SHOCK ABSORBER IS UNDER TORQUED, ALONG WITH LATERAL CONTROL ROD AND CAB/FRAME FASTENER, ALLOWING MOVEMENT AND RATTLING NOISE TO OCCUR, AND NEED RETORQUING TO SPECIFICATION. *PE
TEBE-1360 Jun 11, 2014
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
CATERPILLAR: THE BATTERY CABLES CURRENT ROUTING, NEAR STARTER, IS RUBBING AGAINST THE BRACKET BOLT THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE. MODEL CT660, CT681. *PE
REHS-9192 Jun 10, 2014
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
CATERPILLAR: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITION, CONDENSATION, FROST, MOISTURE, OR FOG IS VERY VISIBLE INSIDE HEADLIGHT LENS. MODEL CT660. *PE
SEPD-1794 Jun 6, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
CATERPILLAR: SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PROVIDED REGARDING THE INSTALLATION THE BOTTOM SIDE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET. *PE
TIBU-7608 Jun 2, 2014
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CATERPILLAR: PROCEDURE FOR REPAIRING A HIGH FAULT CODE FOR DEFSP TEMPERATURE OUT OF RANGE AND NEED TO UPDATE CALIBRATION USING NETS. MODEL CT660. *PE
TIBU-7608 Jun 2, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CATERPILLAR: PROCEDURE FOR REPAIRING A HIGH FAULT CODE FOR DEFSP TEMPERATURE OUT OF RANGE AND NEED TO UPDATE CALIBRATION USING NETS. MODEL CT660. *PE
REHS8717-02 May 29, 2014
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH FOR CERTAIN ON HIGHWAY TRUCK - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH. NOTE: CAT UNITS BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 201
REHS9155-00 May 29, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
2010 CATERPILLAR CT11 AND CT13 ENGINE EGR COOLER SERVICE PLAN - THIS SPECIAL INSTRUCTION DESCRIBES THE EGR COOLER SERVICE PLAN FOR THE 2010 CATERPILLAR CT11 AND CT13 ENGINE.
TIBU7608-00 May 28, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CT13 3361-3 DEFSP TEMP OUT OF RANGE HIGH FAULT CODE DIAGNOSTICS - THE DOCUMENT BELOW SHOWS THE REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE 3361-3 DEFSP TEMP OUT OF RANGE HIGH FAULT CODE.
TIBU7603-00 May 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SPN 111 FMI 1 ? 2010-2013 CT11 AND CT13 COOLANT CONSUMPTION - THIS TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN (TIB) ADDRESSES LOW COOLANT (SPN 111 FMI 1) AND/OR COOLANT CONSUMPTION ON 2010 TO 2013 ? CT11 AND CT13 LITER ENGINES. THE PROCEDURE WILL GUIDE
REHS9188-00 May 13, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SPN 190 FMI 0 ENGINE OVERSPEED VEHICLE EVENT FAULT FOR CAT CT11 AND CT13 ENGINES -
REHS9167-00 May 6, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SPN 3055 FMI 15 BELOW MINIMUM WITH MAXIMUM COMMAND TROUBLESHOOTING FOR CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THIS SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PROVIDES THE INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND TROUBLESHOOT BELOW MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COMMAND ON THE MACHINES LISTED
REHS9166-00 May 5, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SPN 3055 FMI 1 NO START DUE TO LOW RAIL FUEL PRESSURE TROUBLESHOOTING FOR CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THIS SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PROVIDES THE INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND TROUBLESHOOT LOW RAIL FUEL PRESSURE ON THE MACHINES LISTED ABOVE.
REHS9166-00 May 5, 2014
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
SPN 3055 FMI 1 NO START DUE TO LOW RAIL FUEL PRESSURE TROUBLESHOOTING FOR CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THIS SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PROVIDES THE INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND TROUBLESHOOT LOW RAIL FUEL PRESSURE ON THE MACHINES LISTED ABOVE.
SEPD-1774 Apr 24, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CATERPILLAR: AN IMPROVED AND NEW TORQUE VALUE WILL HELP REDUCE THE NOISE AND MAKE CAB SHOCK ABSORBER MORE RELIABLE, IS NOW AVAILABLE, FOR CERTAIN TRUCKS. *PE
REHS-9183 Apr 21, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE OXYGEN SENSOR (02S) CALIBRATION SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PROCEDURE WHEN REPLACING OR CALIBRATING CT VOCATIONAL TRUCKS. *PE
REHS-9183 Apr 21, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE OXYGEN SENSOR (02S) CALIBRATION SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PROCEDURE WHEN REPLACING OR CALIBRATING CT VOCATIONAL TRUCKS. *PE
TIBU-7549 Apr 9, 2014
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
CATERPILLAR: SOME TRUCKS, IF AN INTERNAL OIL SEAL (HIGH PRESSURE TURBO), IS CONTAMINATED WITH ENGINE COOLANT, ITS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE, AFTER THE EGR COOLANT FAILS AND NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED. *PE
TEBE1219-00 Apr 8, 2014
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 3866732, 3884380, AND 4325262 GAUGE CLUSTERS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK - THE EXISTING 3866732, 3884380, AND 4325262 GAUGE CLUSTERS CAN HAVE THE NEEDLES STICK. REMOVE 3866732, 3884380, AND 4325262 GAUGE
REHS-8717 Feb 26, 2014
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS, FOR SOME TRUCKS, ON THE INSTALLATION OF THE INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH. MODEL CT660. *PE
TIBU-7404 Feb 24, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CATERPILLAR: THE HYDROCARBON INJECTOR PORT IS PLUGGED CAUSING FREQUENT OR IMPROPER AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION FUEL INJECTOR WHICH IS COVERED IN SOOT AND PREMATURELY PLUGGING. MODEL CT660. *PE
TIBU-7404 Feb 24, 2014
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CATERPILLAR: THE HYDROCARBON INJECTOR PORT IS PLUGGED CAUSING FREQUENT OR IMPROPER AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION FUEL INJECTOR WHICH IS COVERED IN SOOT AND PREMATURELY PLUGGING. MODEL CT660. *PE
TIBU-7342 Feb 21, 2014
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
CATERPILLAR: FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSURE TURBO ON SOME TRUCKS AND REPAIR SOLUTION IN TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. MODEL CT660 ON HIGHWAY. *PE UPDATED 4/18/14. *PE
TIBU-7394 Feb 21, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION REGARDING THE DOSER NOZZLE KEEPS PLUGGING UP FROM THE CARBON BRIDGING OVER NOZZLE, IN SOME TRUCKS, AND A NEW DESIGN/STYLE WILL REPLACE OLD STYLE, AND REDUCE CARBON BRIDGING. MODEL CT660. *PE
TEBE-O902 Feb 21, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
CATERPILLAR: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AFTER IN SERVICE FOR SHORT TIME, THE RING EXISTING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WILL FATIGUE AND WILL BREAK. MODEL CT660. *PE
TEBE-0095 Feb 21, 2014
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING INTERMITTENT WIPERS INSTALLATION ON CERTAIN TRUCKS. CT660. *PE
REHS-5595 Feb 17, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CATERPILLAR: SPECIAL INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLATION, TROUBLESHOOTING AND CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE FOR RETROFIT PRODUCT LINK PL420. MODEL CT660. *PE
TEBE-0758-02 Feb 3, 2014
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
CATERPILLAR: THE HIGH TEMP RADIATOR CAN FAIL, IN COLD WEATHER, DUE TO THERMAL SHOCK LOAD ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND THERMOSTATS NEED TO BE REPLACE. MODEL CT660. *PE
TEBE-0738-00 Jan 6, 2014
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CATERPILLAR: A WHISTLE SOUND, ON SOME TRUCKS, CAUSED BY THE DESIGN OF THE EXISTING SCR PIPE. MODEL CT660. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
TEBE-0738-00 Jan 6, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CATERPILLAR: A WHISTLE SOUND, ON SOME TRUCKS, CAUSED BY THE DESIGN OF THE EXISTING SCR PIPE. MODEL CT660. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
TIBU-7416 Jan 2, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
CATERPILLAR: DUE TO LOCATION OF RADIO ANTENNA AND CB ANTENNA, THEY KEEP BREAKING WHEN HITTING TREE LIMBS ON NARROW ROADS AND SHOULD BE SWITCHED. MODEL CT660. *PE
TIBU-7416 Jan 2, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CATERPILLAR: DUE TO LOCATION OF RADIO ANTENNA AND CB ANTENNA, THEY KEEP BREAKING WHEN HITTING TREE LIMBS ON NARROW ROADS AND SHOULD BE SWITCHED. MODEL CT660. *PE
TIBU-7417 Jan 2, 2014
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CATERPILLAR: THE AFI FUEL SUPPLY LINE CAN RUB THROUGH FROM FUEL SYSTEM RETURN LINE, DUE TO INCORRECT ROUTING OF FUEL LINES. CAN CAUSE REGEN ISSUES OR AN INABILITY TO PERFORM REGENS. MODEL CT660. *PE
TIBU-7417 Jan 2, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
CATERPILLAR: THE AFI FUEL SUPPLY LINE CAN RUB THROUGH FROM FUEL SYSTEM RETURN LINE, DUE TO INCORRECT ROUTING OF FUEL LINES. CAN CAUSE REGEN ISSUES OR AN INABILITY TO PERFORM REGENS. MODEL CT660. *PE
REHS-8726 Dec 18, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURES, IN REPAIRING AND TESTING, OF MISPLACED VALVE BRIDGES ON SOME ENGINES, IN SOME TRUCKS. MODEL CT660. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
TEBE-0790 Dec 18, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CATERPILLAR: WHEN TRUCK IS EITHER PARKED OR STOPPED, ENGINE WOULD INCREASE RPM WHILE IDLING, AND CALIBRATION HAS BEEN UPDATED FOR ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *PE
TIBU-7199 Dec 3, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CATERPILLAR: DUE TO FRONT AXLE FRONT SPRING PIN IS COMING LOOSE, TRUCKS EXPERIENCING FAILURES, BECAUSE BOLT ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO PREVENT SPRING FROM MOVING SIDE TO SIDE AND CAUSING A POPPING NOISE AND ALLOWING PIN TO BACK OUT. MODEL C
TEBE-0420 Nov 11, 2013
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CATERPILLAR: THE EXISTING FAILURE OF EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE, ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, CAUSES VARIOUS PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. MODEL CT660. *PE
TIBU-7281 Nov 9, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CATERPILLAR: THE GAUGES (SPEEDOMETER, TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE, TACHOMETER, ETC.), ON INSTRUMENT PANEL, ARE BEING OR READING ERRACTICALLY OR INCORRECT VALUES ARE DISPLAYED. MODEL CT660. *PE UPDATED 1/28/14. *
IK-1200960 Sep 30, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
INTERNATIONAL: DUE TO ROAD VIBRATION, ON SOME TRUCKS, THE POWER STEERING LINE P CLAMP AND OIL DIPSTICK TUBE P CLIP MAY POSSIBLY BREAK. MODEL CT660. *PE
IK-1200960 Sep 30, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
INTERNATIONAL: DUE TO ROAD VIBRATION, ON SOME TRUCKS, THE POWER STEERING LINE P CLAMP AND OIL DIPSTICK TUBE P CLIP MAY POSSIBLY BREAK. MODEL CT660. *PE
TIBU-7306 Sep 30, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CATERPILLAR: THE MOUNTING HARNESS LOCATION OF ECM MOUNT HAS ENGINE HARNESS RUBBING AGAINST IT AND IF ECM MOUNT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED, FOR ANY REASON, FROM ENGINE, PERFORM MODIFICATION TO WIRE HARNESS MOUNT AND THEN INSPECT HARNESS MOUNT. M
TIBU-7306 Sep 30, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CATERPILLAR: THE MOUNTING HARNESS LOCATION OF ECM MOUNT HAS ENGINE HARNESS RUBBING AGAINST IT AND IF ECM MOUNT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED, FOR ANY REASON, FROM ENGINE, PERFORM MODIFICATION TO WIRE HARNESS MOUNT AND THEN INSPECT HARNESS MOUNT. M
TIBU730600 Sep 30, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
ECM Mount Modification - The engine harness can rub on the harness mounting location of the ECM mount. If the ECM mount is removed from the engine for any reason, perform the modification to the wire harness mount and inspect the harness.
REHS-8728 Sep 27, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING, THE FLUSHING AND CLEANING CONTAMINATED COOLING SYSTEM, PROCEDURE WHEN ENGINE OIL ENTERS AND MIXES WITH ENGINE COOLANT, CAUSING AN OIL COOLER FAILURE. MODEL CT660. NO YEARS LISTED.
REHS-8728 Sep 27, 2013
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING, THE FLUSHING AND CLEANING CONTAMINATED COOLING SYSTEM, PROCEDURE WHEN ENGINE OIL ENTERS AND MIXES WITH ENGINE COOLANT, CAUSING AN OIL COOLER FAILURE. MODEL CT660. NO YEARS LISTED.
REHS872800 Sep 27, 2013
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CT11, CT13, and CT15 Cooling System Flush After Oil Cooler - In the event of an oil cooler failure, engine oil may have entered the cooling system and mixed with the engine coolant. This special instruction contains the procedure for flushi
REHS8727 Sep 23, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION REGARDING THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR STAND ALONE REAL TIME CLOCK (SART) MODULE RELATED CODES ON SOME TRUCKS. MODEL CT660. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
REHS872700 Sep 23, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SART Module Diagnostic Procedure for Certain On Highway Trucks - The technician may notice that a code below is active or inactive. The customer might not mention a warning light for this code alone. Diagnostic Information and procedures fo
SEPD166800 Sep 20, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
Sheppard Gearbox and Power Steering Pump Specifications Are Now Available - Specification charts are now available for Sheppard power steering gearboxes and power steering pumps on the above listed machines. Table 1 is the specification cha
SEPD-1667 Sep 19, 2013
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED, AS A GUIDELINE, FOR THE INSPECTION OF BUFFING, POLISHING BODY AND PAINT. MODEL CT660. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
TIBU728300 Sep 18, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CT660 Vision Link "Ghost Codes" Instrument Cluster Generated Codes - Ghost codes show up on Vision Link, but not on the ECM's. The gauge cluster can generate some fault codes. The only way to read these codes are on Vision Link.
SEPD-1665 Sep 16, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CATERPILLAR: ON SOME ENGINES, THE VALVE COVERS HAVE BOLTS THAT VARIES IN DIFFERENT LENGTHS. MODEL CT660. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
TIBU728200 Sep 16, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Gage Cluster Transmission Oil Temperature Is Inaccurate After Cluster Replacement - The transmission oil temperature gage reads maximum when a new gage cluster is installed. The gage cluster should not be replaced when transmission oil temp
SEPD166500 Sep 16, 2013
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
CT11 and CT13 Valve Cover Bolts - The valve covers on the CT11 and CT13 engines contain bolts that have different lengths.
TIBU728100 Sep 11, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CT660 Instrument Gauge Cluster - Gauges, including speedometer, tachometer, transmission oil temperature, and others are reading erratically or having incorrect values. These gauges are all part of the primary cluster on the vocational truc
SEPD166000 Sep 4, 2013
022510 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Rear Axle Alignment Specifications - The following tables display rear axle alignment specifications and target values. Use the target values when readjusting the rear axle alignment.
TIBU-7225 Sep 3, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CATERPILLAR: DUE TO EARLY HOURS FAILURES, INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR PROACTIVE INSPECTION SHEETS TO HAVE DOCUMENTED REPAIRS PERFORMED AND CHECKED ON CHECK SHEET, TO REDUCE FAILURES AND DOWN TIME. MODEL CT660. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
TIBU722500 Sep 3, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Proactive Inspection Sheet for Certain CT660 On-Highway Trucks - Certain Cat CT660 On-Highway Trucks could experience known product early hour failures. These trucks will benefit from the completion of the following proactive truck inspecti
TEBE018500 Aug 27, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING THE 396-3793 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND POSSIBLY REPAIRING THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - Inspect the engine wiring harness for all possible rub points and verify the h
TIBU721900 Aug 26, 2013
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Certain CT660 Trucks with Manual Transmissions Have Been Disengaging Out of Select Gears - Certain CT660 trucks with manual transmissions have been popping out of select gears. The popping out of gear is caused by the shift tower experienci
REHS774301 Aug 7, 2013
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Procedure to Install the High Pressure Fuel Pump on the CT660 On Highway Truck - This Special Instruction provides the necessary information in order to install the high-pressure fuel pump on CT660 On Highway Truck.
REBE997000 Aug 1, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A GROUND WIRE FOR THE AC COMPRESSOR CLUTCH SOLENOID ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - There is not a ground wire to the AC relay coil. The deactivation of the AC compressor clutch solenoid will not
REBE993200 Jul 8, 2013
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CLUTCH LEVER AND ROD ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCK - The existing clutch lever and rod assembly does not allow for proper clutch adjustment on certain CT660 On Highway Trucks. If the ex
REBE977300 Jun 10, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE AIR CONTROL VALVE (ACV) CONNECTOR ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - Some ACV connectors were produced with plugs installed backwards in empty connector cavities. This could permit water intrusion
REBE977300 Jun 10, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE AIR CONTROL VALVE (ACV) CONNECTOR ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - Some ACV connectors were produced with plugs installed backwards in empty connector cavities. This could permit water intrusion
REHS772804 Jun 5, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Replacement Procedure for Fuel Injection Pump on Certain CT11 and CT13 Engines in CT660 Vocational Trucks -
TIB-7108 May 29, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CATERPILLAR: TO CONNECT THE NEW FIXED STYLE (PIGTAIL) CONNECTOR, FOR FUEL SENDER, WOULD REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL THREE PARTS TO HARNESS, TO MATE WITH FUEL SENDER. MODEL CT660. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
REHS-8430 May 29, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CATERPILLAR: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING THE PROGRAMMING AND THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF KEYLESS ENTRY PROBLEMS. MODELS CT660. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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CATERPILLAR CT660 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CATERPILLAR CT660 across all model years (2012–2016).

8 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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