NHTSA recall 05E049000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger
Detroit Diesel Series 40
Reported Jul 22, 200518 vehicles affectedSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.Maker’s number SPEC 05027
The defect
Detroit diesel series 40 engines sold as replacement equipment. the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
The risk
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
The remedy
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.