1998 Detroit Diesel Series 50
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Detroit Diesel Series 50. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Detroit Diesel Series 50. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
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.
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10032357Detroit diesel: this IS to provide you with an updated listing of all detroit diesel corp. Manufacturer's suggested retail prices applicable to power protection plan P-3 extended service coverage sold 1/1/08-12/31/08 within the united states and canada. No models or model years listed.
Every Detroit Diesel Series 50 model year
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