Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V068000 Reported February 20, 2014

Fracture of the s-cam bracket assemblies

Caterpillar, Inc. · N/A · 181 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V068000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
181
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 20, 2014
Completion Rate
98.88

Defect Summary

Caterpillar inc. (caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ct660 trucks manufactured august 2011 through august 2012, and equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04ewm reduced stopping distance (rsd) brake linings and with or without feature code 04wcs greased for life front air s-cam brakes. in the affected vehicles, the brake s-cam brackets may fracture.

Safety Consequence

S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during braking and/or increase the stopping distance. either result may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the s-cam brake assemblies with a brake assembly with cast spiders and s-cam tube bracket assemblies with reinforced gussets, free of charge. the recall began on april 11, 2014. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-888-614-4328.

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 14V068000 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 14V068000

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

What is recall 14V068000?

NHTSA recall 14V068000 was issued by Caterpillar, Inc. on February 20, 2014. It addresses: Fracture of the s-cam bracket assemblies. The recall affects approximately 181 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 14V068000 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.