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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11E055000

Detroit Diesel Dd13 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Published December 29, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 27, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11E055000, published December 29, 2011 and initiated December 27, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; Detroit Diesel Dd13 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel.

What's the hazard

DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA2010 ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2011, SOLD AND INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN PIERCE MANUFACTURING EMERGENCY VEHICLES. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.

What to do

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

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Recall details

Brand
DETROIT DIESEL
Model
DD13
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
DETROIT DIESEL DD13
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Detroit Diesel Dd13 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E055000 on December 29, 2011. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA2010 ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2011, SOLD AND INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN PIERCE MANUFACTURING EMERGENCY VEHICLES. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DETROIT DIESEL. Model: DD13.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)