Caterpillar recalls and safety
5 recalls since 2012
5
vehicle recalls since 2012
5
vehicle recalls since 2012
Caterpillar has had 5 vehicle recalls since 2012, covering 395 vehicles as reported. There were no Caterpillar recalls in 2025. The Caterpillar CT660 has the most recalls (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
5
Since 2012
Units affected
395
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Caterpillar vehicle recalls each year since 2012, and the vehicles they covered
Caterpillar models
2 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT660 | 5 | 395 | 0 | - |
| CT681 | 1 | 57 | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
Caterpillar recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Caterpillar recalls by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 49 units
- Parking brake1 · 57 units
- Service brakes1 · 181 units
- Service brakes, air1 · 104 units
- Steering1 · 4 units
Latest Caterpillar recalls
The newest of 5. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2017 | Caterpillar CT660 (2016): SteeringNo. 17V641000 | Crash risk | 4 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Caterpillar CT660, CT681 (2015): Parking brakeNo. 14V814000 | Fire | 57 |
| Feb 20, 2014 | Caterpillar CT660 (2012-2013): Service brakesNo. 14V068000 | Crash risk | 181 |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Caterpillar CT660 (2012-2014): Exterior lightingNo. 13V072000 | Crash risk | 49 |
| Feb 13, 2012 | Caterpillar CT660 (2012-2013): Service brakes, airNo. 12V051000 | Fire | 104 |
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Questions and answers
Which Caterpillar models have the most recalls?
The CT660 (5) and the CT681 (1) have the most recalls since 2012. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Caterpillar recall problem?
Exterior lighting: 1 of the 5 Caterpillar recalls, followed by parking brake (1).
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Caterpillar?
No Caterpillar recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.