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Caterpillar recall statistics

Every NHTSA recall campaign filed against Caterpillar vehicles: campaign counts, units affected, the most recalled models and the components behind them. Updated weekly, last synced 2026-09-06.

5
Recall campaigns
distinct NHTSA campaigns, all years
2
Models affected
with at least one campaign
395
Vehicles affected
manufacturer estimates, summed per campaign
0
Urgent advisories
do-not-drive & park-outside campaigns

Most recalled Caterpillar models

Caterpillar models ranked by recall campaign count
Model Campaigns Vehicles
CT660
5
395
CT681
1
57

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Top recalled components

Vehicle components behind Caterpillar recall campaigns
Component Campaigns
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR 1
SERVICE BRAKES 1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE 1
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1

Latest Caterpillar recall campaigns

The most recent campaigns reported to NHTSA for Caterpillar vehicles.

CT660 2016 · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Oct 11, 2017 · 4 vehicles

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 ro...

Campaign 17V641000

CT660 2015 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Dec 23, 2014 · 57 vehicles

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 di...

Campaign 14V814000

CT660 2012 · SERVICE BRAKES

Feb 20, 2014 · 181 vehicles

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...

Campaign 14V068000

CT660 2012 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Mar 12, 2013 · 49 vehicles

Caterpillar is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 Caterpillar CT660 heavy duty trucks manufactured by Navistar between October 31, 2011, and January 23, 2013. Certain side marker lamps and/or reflective tape were not appli...

Campaign 13V072000

CT660 2012 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Feb 13, 2012 · 104 vehicles

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 CONDIT...

Campaign 12V051000

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