Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Freightliner Fld, Century, Columbia, And Argosy Truck Equipped With Series 60 Engines, A Pressurized Fuel Line On The Left Rear Side Of The Engine Connected To The Rear Of The Cylinderhead Can Rub Against The Cylinder Block, Potentially Resulting In A Diesel Fuel Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
DETROIT DIESEL
Model Of Vehicle
SERIES 60
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03E040000
Component Description
Fuel System, Diesel
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Engine Compartment Can Result In Fuel Spilled Onto The Ground,Leaving A Slippery Road Surface, Which Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Detroit Diesel Will Replace The Fuel Lines, And Re-Route Them Away From The Cylinder Block Or Other Potential Rub Points. Owner Notification Began June 30, 2003. 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
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
52830
Date Owners Notified
20030630
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Date Report Received
20030709
Make Campaign Number
03C-2