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2015 CATERPILLAR CT681

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 12 TSBs

14V814000 Dec 23, 2014
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
57 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Caterpillar Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 CATERPILLAR CT681

12 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)6
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
160000 STRUCTURE1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 CT681 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CATERPILLAR CT681 across all model years (2015–2015).

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

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