Detroit Diesel: equipment recalls

1. 12E009000Received 27 Feb 2012. 518 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain detroit diesel epa07 and epa10 dd13 engines manufactured from april 22, 2009, through february 1, 2012. These engines were installed as original equipment on various heavy duty trucks and emergency vehicles. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. Owner, dealer, and distributor dates will be determined based on parts availability. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

   Products named: Detroit Diesel DD13.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 12C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2012.

2. 11E055000Received 27 Dec 2011. 320 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain detroit diesel dd13 epa2010 engines manufactured from january 1, 2010, through december 15, 2011, sold and installed for use on certain pierce manufacturing emergency vehicles. The engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna will notify owners, dealers will disable the engine shutdown software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about february 22, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

   Products named: Detroit Diesel DD13.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 11C-4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Mar 2012.

3. 10E016000Received 7 May 2010. 37,647 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna is recalling certain detroit diesel engines, models dd13, dd15, and dd16, manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 5, 2010, installed as original equipment in certain heavy duty trucks. Should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a leak of diesel fuel.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Diesel fuel leaking onto the roadway may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna will replace the low pressure fuel flange with a more robust component. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Products named: Detroit Diesel DD16; Detroit Diesel DD15; Detroit Diesel DD13.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2010.

4. 10E005000Received 19 Mar 2010. 1,227 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks north america (dtna) has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain epa07 series 60 engines manufactured by detroit diesel from january 1, 2007 through april 20, 2009, installed as original equipment for various emergency vehicles. The affected engines contain software which may cause the engine to shutdown unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders or the public at risk.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 17, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Products named: Detroit Diesel Efill.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Apr 2010.

5. 06E028000Received 3 Apr 2006. 433 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Detroit Diesel Series 50G 2004; Detroit Diesel Series 50G 2000; Detroit Diesel Series 50G 2003; Orion V 2004; Orion V 2003; Orion Vii 2005; Detroit Diesel Series 50G 2005; Orion Vii 2004; Detroit Diesel Series 50G 2001; Orion Vii 2003; Orion Vii 2002; Detroit Diesel Series 50G 2002, and 1 more.

   Report filed by DETROIT DIESEL CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 06C-3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2006.

6. 06E019000Received 8 Mar 2006. 12,489 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain my 2000 through 2005 detroit diesel series 60 engines manufactured between january 1, 2000, and march 3, 2006, installed on certain highway coach and motor home vehicles. The turbocharger compressors installed in these motorhomes can fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Detroit diesel will notify its owners and repair the engines free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2006. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708.

   Products named: Detroit Diesel Series 60 2001; Detroit Diesel Series 60 2000; Detroit Diesel Series 60 2004; Detroit Diesel Series 60 2002; Detroit Diesel Series 60 2005; Detroit Diesel Series 60 2003.

   Report filed by DETROIT DIESEL CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 06C-4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Mar 2006.

7. 06E017000Received 24 Feb 2006. 44,429 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Diesel fuel spilled on a road surface can cause a skid condition which could result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Detroit Diesel MBE4000 2001; Detroit Diesel MBE4000 2003; Detroit Diesel MBE4000 2002; Detroit Diesel MBE4000 2005; Detroit Diesel MBE4000 2004.

   Report filed by DETROIT DIESEL CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 06C-1 06C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Mar 2006.

8. 05E050000Received 25 Aug 2005. 160 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain detroit diesel series 50 engines manufactured between october 3, 2002, and october 10, 2004, for use in transit buses. During installation, the emc was not calibrated to activate the exhaust temperature sensor and prevent the possibility of fire in the exhaust system of the bus in the event of a turbocharger failure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Should the turbocharger fail, lubricating oil can enter the exhaust system and without the exhaust temperature sensor activated, a vehicle fire can occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Detroit diesel will notify the owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2005. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791.

   Products named: Detroit Diesel Series 50 2002; Detroit Diesel Series 50 2004; Detroit Diesel Series 50 2003.

   Report filed by DETROIT DIESEL CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05C-3.

9. 05E049000Received 22 Jul 2005. 18 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Other Fuel Types / Turbo/Supercharger

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Detroit diesel series 40 engines sold as replacement equipment. The turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Detroit Diesel Series 40 2000; Detroit Diesel Series 40 1997; Detroit Diesel Series 40 2002; Detroit Diesel Series 40 1998; Detroit Diesel Series 40 1999; Detroit Diesel Series 40 2001.

   Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number SPEC 05027.

10. 04E051000Received 29 Jul 2004. 2,326 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Turbo/Supercharger

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Detroit diesel series 40 turbochargers manufactured from january 1, 1997 through august 4, 2002. The turbocharger can fail, allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This can result in a fire in the engine compartment, possibly resulting in personal injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Detroit diesel will notify its customers and inspect and replace the turbocharger free of charge. The recall began september 17, 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 ddc at 313-592-3708.

    Products named: Detroit Diesel Series 40 1998; Detroit Diesel Series 40 1999; Detroit Diesel Series 40 2001; Detroit Diesel Series 40 1997; Detroit Diesel Series 40 2000; Detroit Diesel Series 40 2003; Detroit Diesel Series 40 2004; Nfa H1.

    Report filed by DETROIT DIESEL CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04C-1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2004.

11. 04E052000Received 28 Jul 2004. 3,421 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Turbo/Supercharger

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Products named: Detroit Diesel Series 50 1999; Detroit Diesel Series 50 1998.

    Report filed by DETROIT DIESEL CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Sep 2004.

12. 03E040000Received 9 Jul 2003. 52,830 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Products named: Detroit Diesel Series 60 2000; Detroit Diesel Series 60 2001; Detroit Diesel Series 60 1999; Detroit Diesel Series 60 2002.

    Report filed by DETROIT DIESEL CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 03C-2.

13. 99E029000Received 1 Sep 1999. 52 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Equipment description: 14 liter highway truck engines. These engines were built with a noncompliant engine configuration and an incorrect turbine housing.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This condition could cause a turbine wheel burst failure increasing the risk of personal injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the turbine housing on the turbochargers of the affected engines.

    Products named: Detroit Diesel Series 50 1999.

    Report filed by DETROIT DIESEL CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Oct 1999.

14. 96E033000Received 4 Nov 1996. 1,009 units.

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    If the ignition is turned on and the fuse for the electronic control module (ecm) power feed line is removed or burned out, the safety features designed to prevent injury to persons working in the vicinity of the engine will be bypassed, and unintentional cranking of the engine will occur.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If unintentional cranking of the engine occurs, persons working in the vicinity of the engine could be injured and the vehicle could move.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Detroit diesel distributors will rewire the vehicles using a revised ecm which will eliminate unintentional cranking.

    Products named: Detroit Diesel Optimized Idle.

    Report filed by DETROIT DIESEL CORP..

15. 88E008000Received 15 Mar 1988. 2,993 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The front crankshaft pulley isolator assembly may fail due to separation of the pulley from the hub.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If this condition exists, and if an isolator fails duringservicing with engine running the potential for risk of personal injury to aperson working on engine and others in the vicinity.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Inspect and replace crankshaft pulley assembly.

    Products named: Detroit Diesel Detroit.

    Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Mar 1988.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• DD133
• Series 503
• Series 402
• Series 602
• DD151
• DD161
• Detroit1
• Efill1
• MBE40001
• Optimized Idle1
• Series 50G1

• All other equipment brands
• Dealerleather2
• Delphi3
• Denso2
• Depo8
• Detroit3
• Dexter12
• Dexter Axle5
• Diamondback3
• Dodge39
• Dometic9

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Which Detroit Diesel products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 11 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: DD13

How many units does a Detroit Diesel equipment campaign have?

The median Detroit Diesel campaign has 1,227 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Detroit Diesel campaigns name most often?

Engine and Engine Cooling, in 12 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.