NHTSA recall 06E028000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Detroit Diesel Series 50G and 2 more
The defect
Certain my 2000-2005 detroit diesel series 50G engines manufactured between october 2, 2002, and march 22, 2005, equipped on certain 2002-2004 orion v and 2002-2005 orion vii transit buses. higher than expected temperatures will allow the low pressure natural gas regulator gasket to leak coolant and drip onto the terminals of the battery charging alternator.
The risk
This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
The remedy
Detroit diesel will notify owners and repair the engines by replacing the low pressure regulator gasket with an improved gasket free of charge. the recall began on april 7, 2006. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708.