NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Caterpillar CT660 Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Caterpillar CT660 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Caterpillar CT660. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Caterpillar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Caterpillar CT660. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Tie Rod may Loosen
NHTSA #17V641000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported October 11, 2017 · Caterpillar Inc.
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified December 8, 2017 · Vehicles built March 25, 2015 – March 31, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is recalling all 2016 Navistar CT660S trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Safety consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Caterpillar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the castellated nut and tie rod, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 08, 2017. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-800-447-4986.
Notes
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.
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