Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V462000 Reported June 14, 2019

Boom support plate may obscure visibility

Caterpillar, Inc. · N/A · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V462000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 14, 2019
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Caterpillar inc. (caterpillar) is recalling certain 2015-2019 progress rail 75hrt skytrim hi-rail vehicles. the boom cradle includes a support plate that may block the driver's visibility. additionally, the slew may be insufficient, which may result in the detachment of the boom from the cradle while the vehicle is in motion.

Safety Consequence

The lack of visibility may increase the risk of crash. the detachment of the boom and cradle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar will notify owners, and progress rail dealers will relocate the boom cradle to provide visibility for the driver, and revise the boom hydraulic circuit to prevent an inadvertent boom in the event of a hose failure or leak. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began august 12, 2019. owners may contact caterpillar customer service 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 19V462000 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 19V462000

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

What is recall 19V462000?

NHTSA recall 19V462000 was issued by Caterpillar, Inc. on June 14, 2019. It addresses: Boom support plate may obscure visibility. The recall affects approximately 6 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 19V462000 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.