Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

99E029000

ManufacturerDETROIT DIESEL CORP.Reported1999-09-01Affected52 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 14 LITER HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES. THESE ENGINES WERE BUILT WITH A NONCOMPLIANT ENGINE CONFIGURATION AND AN INCORRECT TURBINE HOUSING.

Risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A TURBINE WHEEL BURST FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBINE HOUSING ON THE TURBOCHARGERS OF THE AFFECTED ENGINES.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Detroit Diesel