ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 EGR ENGINES
— Recall Campaign #05V143000
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 EGR ENGINES, THE BATTERY TO STARTER MOTOR CABLE RUBS AGAINST THE HEX-HEAD PLUG ON THE FUEL FILTER CAUSING INSULATION DAMAGE AND UNINTENTIONAL GROUNDING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 136 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05V143000
| Manufacturer: | E-One Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 12, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05V143000 |
| Units affected: | 136 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 EGR ENGINES, THE BATTERY TO STARTER MOTOR CABLE RUBS AGAINST THE HEX-HEAD PLUG ON THE FUEL FILTER CAUSING INSULATION DAMAGE AND UNINTENTIONAL GROUNDING.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEX HEAD PLUG ON THE FUEL FILTER WITH A 3/8" ALLEN-HEAD PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. IF THE CABLE IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E-ONE AT 1-352-237-1122.
- Notes:
- 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.