NHTSA Campaign 17V641000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Issued by Caterpillar Inc. · Reported Oct 11, 2017 · 4 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR | CT660 | 2016 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V641000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.