DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES, MODELS DD13
— Recall Campaign #10E016000
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES, MODELS DD13, DD15, AND DD16, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2010, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. SHOULD THE FUEL FILTER BECOME RESTRICTED, THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK RESULTING IN A LEAK OF DIESEL FUEL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 37,647 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
10E016000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 07, 2010 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 10E016000 |
| Units affected: | 37,647 |
- Description:
- DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES, MODELS DD13, DD15, AND DD16, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2010, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. SHOULD THE FUEL FILTER BECOME RESTRICTED, THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK RESULTING IN A LEAK OF DIESEL FUEL.
- Consequeces:
- DIESEL FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE ROADWAY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA WILL REPLACE THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE WITH A MORE ROBUST COMPONENT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-313-592-5800 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- DETROIT DIESEL'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10C-3.OWNERS 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 .