P-clips retaining the oil line/oil leak/fire
Defect Summary
Caterpillar is recalling 147,777 c15 6-cylinder, 15l turbocharged, air-to-air after cooled diesel engines of 435-625 horsepower with serial no. Prefixes bsx, mxs, nxs, trb, kra, and jep. the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Safety Consequence
An oil leak could result in a fire.
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 by caterpillar at no cost to the owner. the safety recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact either their vehicle manufacturer or caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
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FAQ: Recall 09E020000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09E020000?
NHTSA recall 09E020000 was issued by Caterpillar, Inc. on April 28, 2009. It addresses: P-clips retaining the oil line/oil leak/fire. The recall affects approximately 147,777 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Caterpillar, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E020000 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.