Recall 10V225000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Report Date
20100526
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

E-ONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 QUEST AND CYCLONE II FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 13, 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE ENGINE CONTROL COMPUTER THAT MAY CAUSE UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUT DOWN UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Safety Consequence

UNEXPECTED SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE DURING RESCUE OPERATION PUTTING THE PUBLIC AND FIRE FIGHTERS AT RISK.

Remedy

DETROIT DIESEL IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE MOTOR CONTROL MODULE WILL HAVE A NEW SOFTWARE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 E-ONE CYCLONE II
2008 E-ONE QUEST
2009 E-ONE CYCLONE II
2009 E-ONE QUEST

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.