NHTSA recall 04E052000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Detroit Diesel Series 50
Reported Jul 28, 20043,421 vehicles affectedDETROIT DIESEL CORP.Maker’s number 04C-2Built Jan 1, 1998 – Dec 31, 1999
The defect
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.
The risk
This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
The remedy
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.