Recall 06E017000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Diesel

NHTSA recall 06E017000 · announced February 24, 2006 · Detroit Diesel · 44,429 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

DIESEL FUEL SPILLED ON A ROAD SURFACE CAN CAUSE A SKID CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.