DETROIT DIESEL DETROIT DIESEL DD13 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
DETROIT DIESEL DD13
Brand
DETROIT DIESEL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA is recalling certain DETROIT DIESEL DD13 equipment due to engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel issues. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. U.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA2010 ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2011, SOLD AND INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN PIERCE MANUFACTURING EMERGENCY VEHICLES. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, 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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026