Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E028000 Reported April 3, 2006

Engine compartment fire

Detroit Diesel Corp. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 433 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06E028000
Manufacturer Campaign
06C-3
Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
433
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 3, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain my 2000-2005 detroit diesel series 50g engines manufactured between october 2, 2002, and march 22, 2005, equipped on certain 2002-2004 orion v and 2002-2005 orion vii transit buses. higher than expected temperatures will allow the low pressure natural gas regulator gasket to leak coolant and drip onto the terminals of the battery charging alternator.

Safety Consequence

This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action

Detroit diesel will notify owners and repair the engines by replacing the low pressure regulator gasket with an improved gasket free of charge. the recall began on april 7, 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 06E028000 or campaign 06C-3.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06E028000

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

What is recall 06E028000?

NHTSA recall 06E028000 was issued by Detroit Diesel Corp. on April 3, 2006. It addresses: Engine compartment fire. The recall affects approximately 433 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 06E028000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06C-3. 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.