Recall 03E040000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Defect in 1999-2002 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60
RECALL This recall affects up to 52,830 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03E040000 |
| Manufacturer | DETROIT DIESEL CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 52,830 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER FLD, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, AND ARGOSY TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH SERIES 60 ENGINES, A PRESSURIZED FUEL LINE ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE OF THE ENGINE CONNECTED TO THE REAR OF THE CYLINDERHEAD CAN RUB AGAINST THE CYLINDER BLOCK, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
Safety Consequence
A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN RESULT IN FUEL SPILLED ONTO THE GROUND,LEAVING A SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACE, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DETROIT DIESEL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES, AND RE-ROUTE THEM AWAY FROM THE CYLINDER BLOCK OR OTHER POTENTIAL RUB POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708.
Related Recalls for DETROIT DIESEL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06E028000 | 2002 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50G | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 433 | |
| 06E017000 | 2001 DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 44,429 | |
| 06E019000 | 2001 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 12,489 | |
| 05E050000 | 2002 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 160 | |
| 04E052000 | 1999 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 3,421 | |
| 04E051000 | 1998 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 2,326 | |
| 99E029000 | 1999 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 52 | |
| 05E049000 | 2000 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 18 |