2016 CATERPILLAR CT660
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 42 TSBs
17V641000 Oct 11, 2017
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling all 2016 Navistar CT660S trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the castellated nut and tie rod, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 08, 2017. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-800-447-4986.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 CATERPILLAR CT660
42 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 17 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 3 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
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.
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.
TEBE886400
Mar 8, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine software On Board Diagnostic (OBD) issues will be corrected, which will aid in engine malfunction identification and proper diagnosis. In addition, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) quality sensor monitors will be corrected to proper operat
TEBE876100
Feb 2, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Certain truck models that were built with 2013 through 2015 model year CT13 engines. Engine software OBD issues will be corrected which will aid in engine malfunction identification and proper diagnosis. In addition, under certain conditio
TEBE876100
Feb 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain truck models that were built with 2013 through 2015 model year CT13 engines. Engine software OBD issues will be corrected which will aid in engine malfunction identification and proper diagnosis. In addition, under certain conditio
M0093514-00
May 30, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Lower shock absorber mounting bracket may break, this is due to that the shock absorber dimension is longer than the dimension between truck frame and suspension stop. Shock absorber effectively becomes stop and breaks the lower shock mount
TEBE640800
Jul 5, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
There is a problem with certain truck models that were built with 2013 through 2015 model year CT13 heavy duty on board diagnostic (HDOBD) engines. These engines will require recalibration of the engine ECM and ACM (aftertreatment control m
TEBE585600
Jun 29, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
There is a problem which relates to engine emissions on certain CT660, CT680, and CT681 On Highway Trucks that were built with 2016 model year compliant CT13 Engines. This recall will require recalibration of the engine ECM. Certain On Boar
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
TEBE5242-00
Nov 8, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
THE EXISTING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE CAN CRACK ON CERTAIN CT660, CT680, AND CT681 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCKS. IF THE EXISTING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE CRACKS IT CAN/WILL RESULT IN AN EXHAUST LEAK AFTER THE AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM BUT BEFORE THE VERTICAL STACK. REP
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
M0069062-00
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
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
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.
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
TEBE3939-00
Dec 4, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A CHECK VALVE IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLING CIRCUIT ON CERTAIN CT660 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CX31 TRANSMISSIONS - A UNIQUE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS MUST TAKE PLACE IN ORDER FOR A NUISANCE HESITATION TO BE EXP
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
TIBU7226-00
Aug 21, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C Refrigerant Quantity Is Incorrect for CT660 On Highway Trucks - In table 14 in chapter 6 of System Operation, Disassembly and Assembly, and Specifications, UENR1844-01 the refrigerant quantity is incorrect. The refrigerant quantity for
TEBE3156-00
Jul 27, 2015
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE EXHAUST FLEX PIPE ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THE EXISTING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE CAN CRACK ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS. IF THE EXISTING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE CRACKS IT CAN/WILL RESULT IN AN
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.
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.
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
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.
REHS9182-00
Apr 21, 2014
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BATTERY CABLE REROUTE - DUE TO BATTERY CABLE ROUTING, THERE IS A CHANCE THAT BATTERY CABLE NEAR STARTER MAY RUB ON BRACKET BOLT THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE.
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
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
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
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.
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.
SEPD166700
Sep 19, 2000
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Body and Chassis Paint Guidelines - This general field guideline applies to all CT660 Vocational Trucks for paint/body inspection.
No comms 2022-01
Jan 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for January 2022 for Caterpillar, Inc.
CATERPILLAR CT660 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CATERPILLAR CT660 across all model years (2012–2016).
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