DETROIT DIESEL CORP.: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by DETROIT DIESEL CORP. in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 29, 2004

(Campaign #: 04C-1)

ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 40/DETROIT DIESEL

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.

NHTSA ID: 04E051000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 2,326

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 28, 2004

(Campaign #: 04C-2)

ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 50/DETROIT DIESEL

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.

NHTSA ID: 04E052000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 3,421

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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