2005 DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 17 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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000
17 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 7 |
| 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 2 |
| 092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER | 1 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
DD-18SP680REV2
Dec 1, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DETROIT DIESEL: LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES BETWEEN FUEL FILTER HOUSING AND FUEL PUMP/BLOCK WILL BE REPLACED ON EPA04 MBE 4000 CAR HAULER. *PE
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-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.
SB-18-SP-660
Jul 1, 2011
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DETROIT DIESEL: INFORMATION ABOUT NEW FUEL LINE KITS. *RM
SIB-6-02-11
Jun 1, 2011
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
DETROIT DIESEL: EXHAUST MANIFOLD INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *RM
ERB-10C1
Nov 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DETROIT DIESEL CORP: RECALL ON EMISSION CONTROL LABELS. *RM
SB-10-TS-5
Apr 19, 2010
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
DETROIT DIESEL: INFORMATION ON NEW FUEL LINE KITS AND FUEL FILTER HOUSING INSPECTION. *RM
SB-10-TS-5
Apr 19, 2010
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DETROIT DIESEL: INFORMATION ON NEW FUEL LINE KITS AND FUEL FILTER HOUSING INSPECTION. *RM
SB-18SP670
Oct 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DETROIT DIESEL: EPA07 MBE 400 TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE ACTUATORS CAN NOW BE REPLACED INDEPENDENT OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. PROPER WASTEGATE FUNCTION IS CRITICAL TO ENGINE PERFORMANCE. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED.
SB-18SP670
Oct 1, 2009
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
DETROIT DIESEL: EPA07 MBE 400 TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE ACTUATORS CAN NOW BE REPLACED INDEPENDENT OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. PROPER WASTEGATE FUNCTION IS CRITICAL TO ENGINE PERFORMANCE. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED.
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
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
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
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
SB-18SP638
Jan 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DETROIT DIESEL: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. LIFTER BRACKET SUPPORT INSTALLATION. TWO NEW SERVICE KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE LIFTER BRACKETS ON EPA04 MBE 4000 EGR ENGINES. KIT P/N 23536181 PARTS FOR FREIGHTL
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
12092005
Dec 9, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RAPID AND UNEXPECTED OIL LEAKAGE CONDITION UPON START-UP AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUTDOWN AND ALLOWED TO COOL OFF. DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000 EGR ENGINE PLUG ISSUE. *TT
DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DETROIT DIESEL MBE4000 across all model years (2001–2005).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
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Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
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Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths