Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E019000 Reported March 8, 2006

Turbocharger failure/possible fire/series 60

Detroit Diesel Corp. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 12,489 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06E019000
Manufacturer Campaign
06C-4
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
12,489
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 8, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain my 2000 through 2005 detroit diesel series 60 engines manufactured between january 1, 2000, and march 3, 2006, installed on certain highway coach and motor home vehicles. the turbocharger compressors installed in these motorhomes can fail.

Safety Consequence

A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.

Corrective Action

Detroit diesel will notify its owners and repair the engines free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2006. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Detroit Diesel Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 06E019000 or campaign 06C-4.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06E019000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06E019000?

NHTSA recall 06E019000 was issued by Detroit Diesel Corp. on March 8, 2006. It addresses: Turbocharger failure/possible fire/series 60. The recall affects approximately 12,489 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Detroit Diesel Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E019000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06C-4. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.