2003 Detroit Diesel Series 60
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 Detroit Diesel Series 60. Newest first.
Certain my 2000 through 2005 detroit diesel series 60 engines manufactured between january 1, 2000, and march 3, 2006, installed on certain highway coach and motor home vehicles. the turbocharger compressors installed in these motorhomes can fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Remedy
Detroit diesel will notify its owners and repair the engines free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2006. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine turbocharger failure
This investigation was opened based on six allegations of motor coach and bus fires allegedly caused by the engine?s turbocharger.during the investigation, detroit informed odi that turbocharger speeds were increasing (since year 2000) to optimize emissions.(theoretically, higher turbocharger speed increases air…
This investigation was opened based on six allegations of motor coach and bus fires allegedly caused by the engine?s turbocharger.during the investigation, detroit informed odi that turbocharger speeds were increasing (since year 2000) to optimize emissions.(theoretically, higher turbocharger speed increases air supply into the engine and, in conjunction with an optimum fuel curve, increases power and reduces emissions.)these increased speeds resulted in turbocharger compressor wheel failures.the compressor wheel fails due to low cycle fatigue as the result of certain duty cycles.the failure results in lubricating oil passing into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and possibly a fire.two different turbochargers are involved, manufactured by honeywell and borg warner.detroit's remedy IS to recalibrate the ecm to detect a reduction in turbocharger output caused by a wheel failure.upon detection the new logic will then reduce fuel to the engine and shut it down to prevent a fire.the driver will have an override button which will allow the vehicle to be limped to a safe location.some models may require a barometric pressure sensor to be installed on the output side of the turbrocharger that will signal the ecm when output pressure drops, temporarily shutting down the engine.the recall action taken by detroit resolves the issues raised by this investigation.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 60 model year
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