Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Detroit Diesel Epa07 And Epa10 Dd13 Engines Manufactured From April 22, 2009, Through February 1, 2012. These Engines Were Installed As Original Equipment On Various Heavy Duty Trucks And Emergency Vehicles. The Pump To Rail High Pressure Fuel Line Support System Used On These Engines Is Sensitive To Assembly Torque And May Be Damaged During Service Work. As A Result Of Other Repairs, The Line Supports May Loosen, Potentially Leading To Fuel Line Cracking And A Fuel Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
DETROIT DIESEL
Model Of Vehicle
DD13
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E009000
Component Description
Fuel System, Diesel
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak Could Create A Road Hazard, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. Also A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Can Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And The High Pressure Fuel Line Support System Will Be Replaced By Dtna Authorized Service Facilities, Free Of Charge. Owner, Dealer, And Distributor Dates Will Be Determined Based On Parts Availability. Owners May Contact Dtna At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20090422
End Of Manufacture
20120201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
518
Date Owners Notified
20120427
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Date Report Received
20120227
Make Campaign Number
12C-2