Caterpillar, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Caterpillar, Inc. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 23, 2014

(Campaign #: 14V-814)

Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V814000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 57

Consequence Summary:

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 96.49

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February 20, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Fracture Of The S-cam Bracket Assemblies

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 air S-cam brakes. In the affected vehicles, the brake S-cam brackets may fracture.

NHTSA ID: 14V068000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 181

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 98.88

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