DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT
— Recall Campaign #05E049000
DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 18 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05E049000
| Manufacturer: | DETROIT DIESEL CORP. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 22, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05E049000 |
| Units affected: | 18 |
- Description:
- DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 05027.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.