Recall
Detroit Diesel Series 50 — 04E052000
NHTSA ID
04E052000
Make
Detroit Diesel
Model
Series 50
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2004-07-28
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Units Affected
3,421
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
04C-2
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
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
Remedy
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.