Detroit Diesel recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain epa07 series 60 engines manufactured by detroit diesel from january 1, 2007 through april 20, 2009, installed as original equipment for various emergency vehicles. The affected engines contain software which may cause the engine to shutdown unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
What could happen
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders or the public at risk.
The fix
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 17, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
- Detroit Diesel Efill
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E005000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 19, 2010
- Owners notified
- Apr 26, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,227
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
- Maker's own recall number
- 10C-2
Notes
Detroit diesel's recall campaign number is 10c-2.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.