OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

06E017000

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel

Reported Feb 24, 2006 · DETROIT DIESEL CORP.

Summary

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

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.

Notes

DDC RECALL NOS. 06C-1 & 06C-2.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

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