Non-Genuine and Rebuilt Component Quality Alert

Electronic engine controls have aided engine manufacturers to meet the stringent emission requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and also in meeting the ever-increasing performance demands of the customer.

Maintenance procedures must be followed in order to continue satisfactory engine performance and durability and to ensure engine coverage under the manufacturer's warranty. Many of these maintenance procedures ensure that the engine complies with applicable emissions standards. Proper maintenance procedures, using specific components engineered to comply with emissions regulations, may be performed by an authorized Detroit™ distributor or dealer, an independent outlet or the operator / owner. The owner is responsible for determining the suitability of components to maintain emissions compliance during the engine's useful emission life.

Detroit™ cautions that the indiscriminate rebuilding of precision components, without the benefit of specifications, specialized equipment, and knowledge of the electronic operating system, will jeopardize performance or lead to more serious problems, and can take the engine outside of compliance with U.S. EPA or CARB emissions standards.

There are several other components in an engine, such as turbocharger, camshaft, piston, fuel doser valve, fuel doser block, diesel particulate filter (DPF) and diesel exhaust fluid pump that are specifically designed and manufactured to exacting standards for emissions compliance. It is important that these components, if replaced, modified or substituted, can be verified to ensure that the engine remains in compliance with emissions standards. The use of inadequately engineered, manufactured or tested components in repair or rebuild of the engine may be in violation of the federal Clean Air Act and applicable U.S. EPA or CARB regulations.

Furthermore, modern engines exhibit operating parameters which require the use of proper fluids, such as fuel, coolant and lubricating oil, to maintain long engine life. The use of fluids that do not meet Detroit™ specifications may result in premature wear or engine failure.