Detroit Diesel Dd13 — Fuel system, diesel
Published March 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 27, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12E009000, published March 2, 2012 and initiated February 27, 2012. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; Detroit Diesel Dd13 — Fuel system, diesel.
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10 DD13 ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 22, 2009, THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2012. THESE ENGINES WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
What to do
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER, DEALER, AND DISTRIBUTOR DATES WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON PARTS AVAILABILITY. 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 — Fuel system, diesel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E009000 on March 2, 2012. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10 DD13 ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 22, 2009, THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2012. THESE ENGINES WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER, DEALER, AND DISTRIBUTOR DATES WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON PARTS AVAILABILITY. 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.