Defect Description For Recall
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Engine Turbochargers Manufactured From January 1, 1998, Through December 31, 1999. The Turbocharger Compressor Wheel Can Break, Resulting In Shaft Imbalance And Lubricating Oil Passing Into The Exhaust System.
Make Of Vehicle
DETROIT DIESEL
Model Of Vehicle
SERIES 50
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
04E052000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In An Engine Compartment Fire, Possibly Resulting In Personal Injuries.
Fix Defect
Detroit Diesel Will Notify Its Customers And Install An Exhaust Temperature Sensor And Reprogram The EMC Calibration Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 30, 2004. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Detroit Diesel At 313-592-3708.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19980101
End Of Manufacture
19991231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3421
Date Owners Notified
20040930
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Date Report Received
20040728
Make Campaign Number
04C-2