Caterpillar, Inc. Safety Recalls
Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Caterpillar, Inc. — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
About Caterpillar, Inc. recalls
Caterpillar, Inc. has issued 32 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 21 years (from 1977 to 2019), affecting an estimated 309,514 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline, Steering. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized Caterpillar, Inc. dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.
Most-recalled components
The vehicle systems behind most Caterpillar, Inc. safety recalls.
Caterpillar, Inc. recalls by year
Browse 32 recalls across 21 years. Most recent first.
2019 1 recall
2017 1 recall
2014 2 recalls
2013 1 recall
2012 1 recall
2011 2 recalls
2010 1 recall
2009 1 recall
2008 4 recalls
2007 5 recalls
2006 2 recalls
2005 1 recall
2004 1 recall
2002 1 recall
1999 2 recalls
1992 1 recall
1990 1 recall
1983 1 recall
1982 1 recall
1978 1 recall
Caterpillar, Inc. Recall FAQ
Common questions about Caterpillar, Inc. safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.
How many recalls has Caterpillar, Inc. issued?
Caterpillar, Inc. has issued 32 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 309,514 vehicles since 1977. The most recent recall was reported 2019-06-14.
How do I check if my Caterpillar, Inc. vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Caterpillar, Inc. and any sub-brand or component supplier.
Are Caterpillar, Inc. recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Caterpillar, Inc. must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Caterpillar, Inc. dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.
Which Caterpillar, Inc. components are most commonly recalled?
The top recalled components for Caterpillar, Inc. are: Engine And Engine Cooling (18), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Steering (1), Parking Brake (1), Service Brakes, Air (1). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.
Where does this Caterpillar, Inc. recall data come from?
All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with Caterpillar, Inc..