1999 Detroit Diesel Series 40
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Detroit Diesel Series 40. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 Detroit Diesel Series 40. Newest first.
Detroit diesel series 40 engines sold as replacement equipment. the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
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.
Detroit diesel series 40 turbochargers manufactured from january 1, 1997 through august 4, 2002. the turbocharger can fail, allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy
Detroit diesel will notify its customers and inspect and replace the turbocharger free of charge. the recall began september 17, 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 ddc at 313-592-3708.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Turbocharger failure results in fire
The office of defects investigationlearned of 19 transit bus fire allegations where theengine turbocharger was suspected as being the cause of the fire. This investigation was opened to obtain specific information on the fire allegations and gather technical information on the engine/turbocharger combinations used on…
The office of defects investigationlearned of 19 transit bus fire allegations where theengine turbocharger was suspected as being the cause of the fire. This investigation was opened to obtain specific information on the fire allegations and gather technical information on the engine/turbocharger combinations used on these vehicles, and to understand the influence of the turbocharger as a catalyst for the fires.during the investigation odi exmamined several buses involved in fires and had a technical meeting with detroit officials.as a result of odi's investigation, detroit has agreed to initiate two separate safety recalls, each having a different remedy, to address the thermal event concerns.a copy of each recall IS attached. Separate safety recalls are being conducted on the two series engines, as the causes and solutions are different for the two applications.copies of each recall action are attached. Accordingly, this investigation IS closed.
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