Recall
Detroit Diesel Series 50 — 99E029000
NHTSA ID
99E029000
Make
Detroit Diesel
Model
Series 50
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-09-01
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Units Affected
52
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 14 LITER HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES. THESE ENGINES WERE BUILT WITH A NONCOMPLIANT ENGINE CONFIGURATION AND AN INCORRECT TURBINE HOUSING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A TURBINE WHEEL BURST FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBINE HOUSING ON THE TURBOCHARGERS OF THE AFFECTED ENGINES.