Detroit Diesel Corp. | NHTSA Recall #04E052000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E052000 by Detroit Diesel Corp.. Includes 3,421 affected units, ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 50/DETROIT DIESEL, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E052000

Manufacturer: Detroit Diesel Corp.

Report Received Date: 2004-07-28T00:00:00

Subject: Engine turbocharger/series 50/detroit diesel

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 3,421

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04C-2

Recall Type: Equipment

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04E052000

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