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2003 Detroit Diesel MBE4000 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Feb 24, 2006
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

1 campaign cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

06E017000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Feb 24, 2006
44,429 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: DIESEL FUEL SPILLED ON A ROAD SURFACE CAN CAUSE A SKID CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: 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.
DETROIT DIESEL CORP.Manufacturer number 06C-1 06C-2View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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