Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DETROIT DIESEL
Model Of Vehicle
MBE4000
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
06E017000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
Diesel Fuel Spilled On A Road Surface Can Cause A Skid Condition Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
44429
Date Owners Notified
20060313
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Date Report Received
20060224
Make Campaign Number
06C-1 06C-2