Defect Description For Recall
Certain My 2000-2005 Detroit Diesel Series 50G Engines Manufactured Between October 2, 2002, And March 22, 2005, Equipped On Certain 2002-2004 Orion V And 2002-2005 Orion Vii Transit Buses. Higher Than Expected Temperatures Will Allow The Low Pressure Natural Gas Regulator Gasket To Leak Coolant And Drip Onto The Terminals Of The Battery Charging Alternator.
Make Of Vehicle
DETROIT DIESEL
Model Of Vehicle
SERIES 50G
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
06E028000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In A Short In The Electrical Circuit And The Potential For An Engine Compartment Fire.
Fix Defect
Detroit Diesel Will Notify Owners And Repair The Engines By Replacing The Low Pressure Regulator Gasket With An Improved Gasket Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 7, 2006. Owners May Contact Detroit Diesel At 313-592-3708.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20021002
End Of Manufacture
20050322
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
433
Date Owners Notified
20060807
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Date Report Received
20060403
Make Campaign Number
06C-3