PRA number
2003/6181
Published date
Product description
Date Range: May 14, 2002 through November 01, 2002. Campaign PI 10228
Reasons the product is recalled
The pilot oil manifold lock valve spool may stick under certain conditions on certain 308C Excavators. This condition may occur during cold ambient temperatures and is the result of the different expansion rates of the aluminium valve body and the steel.
The hazards to consumers
Component failure.
What consumers should do
Contact your authorised Caterpillar Dealer.
Supplier
Caterpillar S.A.R.L. Singapore Branch on behalf of Caterpillar of Australia
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.