Safety Recall NHTSA · 07E053000 Reported July 25, 2007

Fuel pump failure

Caterpillar, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,680 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07E053000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,680
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 25, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain caterpillar c7 and c9 diesel engines installed as original equipment in trucks and school buses. a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and cause loss of throttle control and excessive smoke.

Safety Consequence

Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these engines as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall is expected to begin during august 2007. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Caterpillar, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 07E053000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07E053000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07E053000?

NHTSA recall 07E053000 was issued by Caterpillar, Inc. on July 25, 2007. It addresses: Fuel pump failure. The recall affects approximately 1,680 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Caterpillar, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07E053000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.