2015 Caterpillar CT660, 2015 Caterpillar CT681 Recall: Affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated…
NHTSA campaign 14V814000 · Parking Brake · filed Dec 23, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling certain model year 2015 CT660, and CT681 trucks manufactured July 28, 2014, to November 5, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
The risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuators, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on March 18, 2015. A second notice will be mailed once parts become available. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-309-675-5658.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | CT660 | 2015 |
| Caterpillar | CT681 | 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V814000 (manufacturer number 14V-814). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.