Recall
Detroit Diesel Series 40 — 05E049000
NHTSA ID
05E049000
Make
Detroit Diesel
Model
Series 40
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2005-07-22
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Units Affected
18
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SPEC 05027
Summary
DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
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.