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Model year

2016 Caterpillar CT660

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (1)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (38)
Recall campaigns covering this model year14 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Caterpillar CT660 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2016 Caterpillar CT660

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Caterpillar CT660
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
17V-641Oct 11, 2017Castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosenSteering4Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Caterpillar CT660

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    38 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • TEBE886400 Mar 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine software On Board Diagnostic (OBD) issues will be corrected, which will aid in engine malfunction identification and proper diagnosis. In addition, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) quality sensor monitors will be corrected to proper operating function.
    • TEBE896500 Mar 24, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Product Link models PL121/321s will stop sending data after April 6th, 2019. Date codes will appear as if coming from the past so the customer interface (UI) will not recognize those back dated messages and no data will appear in the UI.
    • TEBE876100 Feb 2, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certain truck models that were built with 2013 through 2015 model year CT13 engines. Engine software OBD issues will be corrected which will aid in engine malfunction identification and proper diagnosis. In addition, under certain conditions, the Selective…
    • M0093514-00 May 30, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Lower shock absorber mounting bracket may break, this is due to that the shock absorber dimension is longer than the dimension between truck frame and suspension stop. Shock absorber effectively becomes stop and breaks the lower shock mount.
    • TEBE640800 Jul 5, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      There is a problem with certain truck models that were built with 2013 through 2015 model year CT13 heavy duty on board diagnostic (HDOBD) engines. These engines will require recalibration of the engine ECM and ACM (aftertreatment control module). Certain O…
    • SEPD166800 Sep 20, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Sheppard Gearbox and Power Steering Pump Specifications Are Now Available - Specification charts are now available for Sheppard power steering gearboxes and power steering pumps on the above listed machines. Table 1 is the specification chart for the Sheppa…
    • SEPD166700 Sep 19, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Body and Chassis Paint Guidelines - This general field guideline applies to all CT660 Vocational Trucks for paint/body inspection.
    • SEPD166500 Sep 16, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CT11 and CT13 Valve Cover Bolts - The valve covers on the CT11 and CT13 engines contain bolts that have different lengths.
    • SEPD166000 Sep 4, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Rear Axle Alignment Specifications - The following tables display rear axle alignment specifications and target values. Use the target values when readjusting the rear axle alignment.
    • REHS872800 Sep 27, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CT11, CT13, and CT15 Cooling System Flush After Oil Cooler - In the event of an oil cooler failure, engine oil may have entered the cooling system and mixed with the engine coolant. This special instruction contains the procedure for flushing and cleaning t…
    • REHS872700 Sep 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SART Module Diagnostic Procedure for Certain On Highway Trucks - The technician may notice that a code below is active or inactive. The customer might not mention a warning light for this code alone. Diagnostic Information and procedures for the Stand Alone…
    • TIBU728100 Sep 11, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CT660 Instrument Gauge Cluster - Gauges, including speedometer, tachometer, transmission oil temperature, and others are reading erratically or having incorrect values. These gauges are all part of the primary cluster on the vocational truck. Many clusters …
    • TIBU728300 Sep 18, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CT660 Vision Link "Ghost Codes" Instrument Cluster Generated Codes - Ghost codes show up on Vision Link, but not on the ECM's. The gauge cluster can generate some fault codes. The only way to read these codes are on Vision Link.
    • TIBU7226-00 Aug 21, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A/C Refrigerant Quantity Is Incorrect for CT660 On Highway Trucks - In table 14 in chapter 6 of System Operation, Disassembly and Assembly, and Specifications, UENR1844-01 the refrigerant quantity is incorrect. The refrigerant quantity for CT660 On Highway …
    • TEBE585600 Jun 29, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      There is a problem which relates to engine emissions on certain CT660, CT680, and CT681 On Highway Trucks that were built with 2016 model year compliant CT13 Engines. This recall will require recalibration of the engine ECM. Certain On Board Diagnostic (OBD…
    • M0070506-00 Apr 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION ON CT13 ENGINES WITH SCR - ON CERTAIN CT13 ENGINES WITH SCR, CARBON CAN BUILD UP ON THE TOP LANDS OF THE PISTONS AND CAUSE THE PISTON RINGS TO STICK, LEADING TO LOSS OF OIL CONTROL IN THE POWER CYLINDERS AND INCREASED OIL CO…
    • M0069062-00 Mar 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      THE INTAKE THROTTLE VALVE IS CAUSING REGENERATION ISSUES ON CERTAIN ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES - CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE FREQUENT REGENERATIONS, LOW POWER, AND UNIT UNABLE TO COMPLETE A REGENERATION OR SOOT LOAD ACCUMULATION ISSUES. INSPECT THE ITV CONNECTO…
    • M0068796-00 Feb 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      COOLANT PIPE LEAKS ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THE NEW COOLANT PIPE WITH SUPPORT BRACKET HAS BEEN UPDATED TO BE MORE ROBUST AND IMPROVED SERVICE LIFE.
    • M0067812-00 Jan 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      AFTERTREATMENT OUTLET NOX SENSOR INTERNAL WATER SHIELD INSTALLATION - WATER INTRUSION CAN CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE AFTERTREATMENT OUTLET NOX SENSOR ON VERTICAL EXHAUST CONFIGURATIONS. THE RECOMMENDED REPAIR IS TO INSTALL A RAIN SHIELD WHICH P…
    • TEBE3939-00 Dec 4, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A CHECK VALVE IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLING CIRCUIT ON CERTAIN CT660 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CX31 TRANSMISSIONS - A UNIQUE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS MUST TAKE PLACE IN ORDER FOR A NUISANCE HESITATION TO BE EXPERIENCED. THE HES…
    • TIBU8452-01 Sep 21, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CT11 AND CT13 CYLINDER HEAD CRACK INSPECTION GUIDE - CT11 AND CT13 CYLINDER HEADS ARE CRACKING IN THE FIELD. THIS TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN (TIB) PROVIDES A GUIDE FOR DETERMINING THE SEVERITY AND IMPACT OF CYLINDER HEAD CRACKS ON CT11 AND CT13 ENGINES.
    • TEBE3156-00 Jul 27, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE EXHAUST FLEX PIPE ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THE EXISTING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE CAN CRACK ON CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS. IF THE EXISTING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE CRACKS IT CAN/WILL RESULT IN AN EXHAUST LEAK AFTE…
    • M0066850-01 Nov 10, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT (ELC) EXHIBITING NITRITE DEPLETION IN MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM RADIATORS-NITRITES IN EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT (ELC) CAN REACT WITH THE ALUMINUM COOLER TO PRODUCE ELEVATED PH AND LOW NITRITE LEVELS IN SCHEDULE OIL SAMPLING (S@™O@™S)…
    • TEBE5242-00 Nov 8, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      THE EXISTING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE CAN CRACK ON CERTAIN CT660, CT680, AND CT681 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCKS. IF THE EXISTING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE CRACKS IT CAN/WILL RESULT IN AN EXHAUST LEAK AFTER THE AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM BUT BEFORE THE VERTICAL STACK. REPLACE THE EXHAUST …
    • REHS9155-00 May 29, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      2010 CATERPILLAR CT11 AND CT13 ENGINE EGR COOLER SERVICE PLAN - THIS SPECIAL INSTRUCTION DESCRIBES THE EGR COOLER SERVICE PLAN FOR THE 2010 CATERPILLAR CT11 AND CT13 ENGINE.
    • REHS8717-02 May 29, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH FOR CERTAIN ON HIGHWAY TRUCK - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH. NOTE: CAT UNITS BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2013 WERE EQUIPPED W…
    • REHS9188-00 May 13, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 190 FMI 0 ENGINE OVERSPEED VEHICLE EVENT FAULT FOR CAT CT11 AND CT13 ENGINES -
    • REHS9167-00 May 6, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 3055 FMI 15 BELOW MINIMUM WITH MAXIMUM COMMAND TROUBLESHOOTING FOR CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THIS SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PROVIDES THE INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND TROUBLESHOOT BELOW MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COMMAND ON THE MACHINES LISTED ABOVE.
    • REHS9166-00 May 5, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 3055 FMI 1 NO START DUE TO LOW RAIL FUEL PRESSURE TROUBLESHOOTING FOR CERTAIN CT660 ON HIGHWAY TRUCKS - THIS SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PROVIDES THE INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND TROUBLESHOOT LOW RAIL FUEL PRESSURE ON THE MACHINES LISTED ABOVE.
    • TIBU7603-00 May 27, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 111 FMI 1 - 2010-2013 CT11 AND CT13 COOLANT CONSUMPTION - THIS TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN (TIB) ADDRESSES LOW COOLANT (SPN 111 FMI 1) AND/OR COOLANT CONSUMPTION ON 2010 TO 2013 - CT11 AND CT13 LITER ENGINES. THE PROCEDURE WILL GUIDE THE USER THROUGH…
    • TIBU7608-00 May 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CT13 3361-3 DEFSP TEMP OUT OF RANGE HIGH FAULT CODE DIAGNOSTICS - THE DOCUMENT BELOW SHOWS THE REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE 3361-3 DEFSP TEMP OUT OF RANGE HIGH FAULT CODE.
    • REHS9182-00 Apr 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BATTERY CABLE REROUTE - DUE TO BATTERY CABLE ROUTING, THERE IS A CHANCE THAT BATTERY CABLE NEAR STARTER MAY RUB ON BRACKET BOLT THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE.
    • TEBE1219-00 Apr 8, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 3866732, 3884380, AND 4325262 GAUGE CLUSTERS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK - THE EXISTING 3866732, 3884380, AND 4325262 GAUGE CLUSTERS CAN HAVE THE NEEDLES STICK. REMOVE 3866732, 3884380, AND 4325262 GAUGE CLUSTERS FROM DE…
    • REHS9187-02 Jun 18, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PROCEDURE TO INSTALL THE BOTTOM SIDE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET ON THE CT660 - THE PROCEDURE BELOW EXPLAINS THE PROCESS TO ADD A SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE HOOD. THIS BRACKET WILL HELP PREVENT HOOD CRACKS.
    • REHS9179-00 Apr 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 731 FMI 16/18 KNOCK DETECTED FOR CAT CT11 AND CT13 ENGINES - THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING THE SPN 731 FMI 16/18 KNOCK DETECTED DIAGNOSTIC CODE.
    • REHS9168-01 Apr 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PRESSURE TURBOCHARGER CARTRIDGE ON CT11 AND CT13 ENGINES - THIS PROCEDURE PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE HIGH-PRESSURE (HP) TURBOCHARGER CENTER SECTION (CARTRIDGE).
    • REHS9183-00 Apr 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      OXYGEN SENSOR CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR THE CT VOCATIONAL TRUCKS - THIS SPECIAL INSTRUCTION EXPLAINS THE OXYGEN SENSOR (O2S) CALIBRATION PROCEDURE THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN REPLACING OR CALIBRATING THE (O2S) ON THE CT VOCATIONAL TRUCKS.
    • M0069062 Mar 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN CONVEYING INFORMATION TO DEALERS TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSTIC AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. THIS RELATED TO SOME INTAKE THROTTLE VALVES WHICH CAUSE FREQUENT REGENERATION IN THE ENGINE EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM. THIS COULD RES…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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