NHTSA recall 06E017000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Detroit Diesel MBE4000
Reported Feb 24, 200644,429 vehicles affectedDETROIT DIESEL CORP.Maker’s number 06C-1 06C-2
The defect
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.
The risk
Diesel fuel spilled on a road surface can cause a skid condition which could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
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.