1999 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

04E051000 on 08/01/2004

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger

Manufactured:

12/31/1996 - 08/03/2002

Affected:

2,326

Defect:

Detroit diesel series 40 turbochargers manufactured from january 1, 1997 through august 4, 2002. the turbocharger can fail, allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.

Consequence:

this can result in a fire in the engine compartment, possibly resulting in personal injury.

Correction:

Detroit diesel will notify its customers and inspect and replace the turbocharger free of charge. the recall began september 17, 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 ddc at 313-592-3708.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

05E049000 on 07/31/2005

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger

Affected:

18

Defect:

Detroit diesel series 40 engines sold as replacement equipment. the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.

Consequence:

This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or spartan at 517-543-6400.

Notes:

Spartan recall no. spec 05027.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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