1999 Detroit Diesel Series 50 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04E052000
Manufacturer: DETROIT DIESEL CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04C-2
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: September 30th, 2004

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 99E029000
Manufacturer: DETROIT DIESEL CORP.
Date of Owner Notification: October 15th, 1999

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 14 LITER HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES. THESE ENGINES WERE BUILT WITH A NONCOMPLIANT ENGINE CONFIGURATION AND AN INCORRECT TURBINE HOUSING.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A TURBINE WHEEL BURST FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBINE HOUSING ON THE TURBOCHARGERS OF THE AFFECTED ENGINES.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 15, 1999.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 1-313-592-5000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).