Recall 04E052000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Defect in 1998-1999 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,421 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04E052000 |
| Manufacturer | DETROIT DIESEL CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,421 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINE TURBOCHARGERS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999. THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN SHAFT IMBALANCE AND LUBRICATING OIL PASSING INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Safety Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
Remedy
DETROIT DIESEL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSTALL AN EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND REPROGRAM THE EMC CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2004. 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 | |
| 04E051000 | 1998 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 2,326 | |
| 03E040000 | 2000 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 52,830 | |
| 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 |