Detroit Diesel MBE4000 (2001-2005): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 06E017000 · Feb 24, 2006 · Detroit Diesel Corp.
44,429
units affected
44,429
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06E017000
- Date
- Feb 24, 2006
- Maker
- Detroit Diesel Corp.
- Units affected
- 44,429
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Diesel
- Model years
- 2001-2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
DIESEL FUEL SPILLED ON A ROAD SURFACE CAN CAUSE A SKID CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Diesel | MBE4000 | 2001-2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 06E017000?
1 model: Detroit Diesel MBE4000 (2001-2005), about 44,429 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 06E017000?
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.
What can happen?
DIESEL FUEL SPILLED ON A ROAD SURFACE CAN CAUSE A SKID CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.