CATERPILLAR 2015 CATERPILLAR CT681 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 CATERPILLAR CT681
Brand
CATERPILLAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Caterpillar Inc. is recalling certain 2015 CATERPILLAR CT681 vehicles due to parking brake:conventional:air issues. Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026