Recall 06E017000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Defect in 2001-2005 DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000
RECALL This recall affects up to 44,429 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06E017000 |
| Manufacturer | DETROIT DIESEL CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 44,429 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL EGR MBE4000 ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2001 AND 2005, EQUIPPED IN FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR TRUCKS. THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE CAN CRACK OR RUB THROUGH RESULTING IN FUEL ON THE HIGHWAY SURFACE CREATING SKID HAZARD.
Safety Consequence
DIESEL FUEL SPILLED ON A ROAD SURFACE CAN CAUSE A SKID CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DDC WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DDC 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 05E049000 | 2000 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 18 |