Caterpillar CT660: Steering — tie rod assembly

Affects Caterpillar CT660 · 2016 — about 4 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational