Daimler Trucks Recalls Detroit Diesel Engines in Emergency Vehicles
Daimler Trucks is recalling Detroit Diesel DD13 engines in certain Pierce emergency vehicles because the engine shutdown software may not have been disabled, potentially causing unexpected shutdowns.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (emergency vehicles) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential public risk without confirmed fatalities or injuries.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain Detroit Diesel DD13 EPA2010 engines manufactured between January 1, 2010, and December 15, 2011. These engines were sold and installed for use on certain Pierce Manufacturing emergency vehicles. The recall affects 320 units.
The engine shutdown software, which is normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle, may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications. If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. An unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
DTNA will notify owners, and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL recall
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
- Affected units
- 320
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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