DETROIT DIESEL CORP.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by DETROIT DIESEL CORP. in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 3, 2006

(Campaign #: 06C-3)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

CERTAIN MY 2000-2005 DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50G ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2, 2002, AND MARCH 22, 2005, EQUIPPED ON CERTAIN 2002-2004 ORION V AND 2002-2005 ORION VII TRANSIT BUSES. HIGHER THAN EXPECTED TEMPERATURES WILL ALLOW THE LOW PRESSURE NATURAL GAS REGULATOR GASKET TO LEAK COOLANT AND DRIP ONTO THE TERMINALS OF THE BATTERY CHARGING ALTERNATOR.

NHTSA ID: 06E028000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 433

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DETROIT DIESEL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES BY REPLACING THE LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR GASKET WITH AN IMPROVED GASKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 8, 2006

(Campaign #: 06C-4)

TURBOCHARGER FAILURE/POSSIBLE FIRE/SERIES 60

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.

NHTSA ID: 06E019000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 12,489

Consequence Summary:

A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 24, 2006

(Campaign #: 06C-1 06C-2)

FUEL LINE

CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL EGR MBE4000 ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2001 AND 2005, EQUIPPED IN FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR TRUCKS. THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE CAN CRACK OR RUB THROUGH RESULTING IN FUEL ON THE HIGHWAY SURFACE CREATING SKID HAZARD.

NHTSA ID: 06E017000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 44,429

Consequence Summary:

DIESEL FUEL SPILLED ON A ROAD SURFACE CAN CAUSE A SKID CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DDC WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DDC AT 313-592-3708.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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