Caterpillar—Articulated Trucks

PRA number

2002/5566

Published date

Product description

725 and 730 Articulated Trucks. Date range: 13 March 2001 through 17 August 2001. Campaign PI 10135

Reasons the product is recalled

The 1796388, 1796389 and 1796390 Tube Assemblies may fail, releasing hydraulic fluid under pressure at the tube to connector joint due to insufficient brazing. Personal injury or death may result from loss of steering or fire.

The hazards to consumers

Steering Failure or Fire.

What consumers should do

Contact your authorised Caterpillar Dealer.

Supplier

Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category