Recall
Detroit Diesel Mbe4000 — 06E017000
NHTSA ID
06E017000
Make
Detroit Diesel
Model
Mbe4000
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2006-02-24
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Units Affected
44,429
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
06C-1 06C-2
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.