Recall 06E028000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Defect in 2000-2005 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50G
RECALL This recall affects up to 433 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06E028000 |
| Manufacturer | DETROIT DIESEL CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 433 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2000-2005 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50G ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2, 2002, AND MARCH 22, 2005, EQUIPPED ON CERTAIN 2002-2004 ORION V AND 2002-2005 ORION VII TRANSIT BUSES. HIGHER THAN EXPECTED TEMPERATURES WILL ALLOW THE LOW PRESSURE NATURAL GAS REGULATOR GASKET TO LEAK COOLANT AND DRIP ONTO THE TERMINALS OF THE BATTERY CHARGING ALTERNATOR.
Safety Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DETROIT DIESEL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES BY REPLACING THE LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR GASKET WITH AN IMPROVED GASKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708.
Related Recalls for DETROIT DIESEL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 05E049000 | 2000 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 18 |