Daimler Trucks Recalls Emergency Vehicles With Detroit Diesel Engine Shutdown Defect
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain emergency vehicles equipped with specific Detroit Diesel engines that may shut down unexpectedly due to a software defect.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine shutdown) that poses a significant risk to first responders and the public by hampering rescue operations, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a defect in certain EPA07 Series 60 engines manufactured by Detroit Diesel between January 1, 2007, and April 20, 2009. These engines were installed as original equipment in various emergency vehicles. The affected engines contain software that may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
An unexpected engine shutdown in an emergency vehicle could hamper rescue operations and put first responders or the public at risk. The safety recall began on May 17, 2010.
Owners should contact Detroit Diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule the corrective action. The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting an engine shutdown. This service will be performed free of charge.
The recalled product
- Product
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
- Affected units
- 1,227
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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