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2003 DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 TSBs

06E017000 Feb 24, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
DIESEL FUEL SPILLED ON A ROAD SURFACE CAN CAUSE A SKID CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
44,429 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DETROIT DIESEL CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000

7 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL3
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
SIB-904-11 Aug 1, 2011
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DETROIT DIESEL: INFORMATION REGARDING A NEW SECTION TO BE INSERTED ON DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC) OUTLET TEMPERATURE HIGH. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
SIB-905-11 Aug 1, 2011
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
DETROIT DIESEL: A NEW SECTION CHANGE HAS BEEN ADDED REGARDING THE REMOTE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LOW CIRCUIT FAILURE.
SIB-9-3-09 Sep 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DETROIT DIESEL: TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE. ENGINE MODEL EPA07 MBE 4000. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-609-09 Jun 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DETROIT DIESEL: EPA07 MBE 4000 TURBOCHARGER ACTUATOR (WASTEGATE) REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-609-09 Jun 1, 2009
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
DETROIT DIESEL: EPA07 MBE 4000 TURBOCHARGER ACTUATOR (WASTEGATE) REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
08SO-1 Jan 7, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DETROIT DIESEL: THIS IS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AN UPDATED LISTING OF ALL DETROIT DIESEL CORP. MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES APPLICABLE TO POWER PROTECTION PLAN P-3 EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE SOLD 1/1/08-12/31/08 WITHIN THE UNITED STAT
SI-08-4000-2 Jan 1, 2008
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DETROIT DIESEL: INSTALLATION OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE AND TRANSFER TUBE. INSTALLATION OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE AND TRANSFER TUBE PROCEDURE HAS CHANGED. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000 across all model years (2001–2005).

5 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2005 1 0 View
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2003 (current) 1 0
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