Recall 05E049000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Defect in 1997-2002 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40
RECALL This recall affects up to 18 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05E049000 |
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 18 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Safety Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
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 | |
| 03E040000 | 2000 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 52,830 | |
| 99E029000 | 1999 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 52 |