Vehicle recall 08V445000 · September 3, 2008

2006 Crane LDT2

The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Crane carrier is recalling certain vehicles equipped with caterpillar C13 diesel engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Consequence: This may result in a fire hazard.
Remedy: Crane is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08E054). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or crane at 918-836-1651.
Notes: Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V445000
Reported to NHTSA: September 3, 2008
Filed by: CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
Owner notification: January 7, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 46
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Recall 08V445000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Crane LDT2 (2006): 2006

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