Recall on record for this model family
- NHTSA 11V287000 / 10V339000 (FUEL PUMP): DD13/DD15 Bosch high-pressure fuel pump crack — fuel leak confirmed — official notice
- NHTSA 12V074000 (ENGINE:DIESEL): EPA07/EPA10 DD13/DD15/16 pump-to-rail high-pressure fuel line crack — fuel leak confirmed — official notice
Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice before purchase.
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 11, 2026.
A 2010+ engine that "complies with EPA, CARB emissions, GHG, and OBD requirements" — the clean California-legal contrast to a pre-2010 Cat C15 or Series 60. Watch the shared Detroit one-box aftertreatment (ACM $1,800–$2,400, one-box $4,000–$6,000 on the DD15 sibling) and confirmed DD13-named Bosch fuel-pump / fuel-line recalls.
Confidence 55%Comparable set not yet verified
As of Not yet verifiedWhat can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Turbocharger | medium | $2,200–$3,200 |
Sibling-platform (DD15) evidence: ACM failures $1,800–$2,400 and one-box aftertreatment system issues $4,000–$6,000. The DD13 shares this one-box architecture — inspect aftertreatment fault history and regen behavior. Labeled sibling-platform, not DD13-confirmed.
$1,800–$6,000Sibling-platform (DD15): turbocharger problems $2,200–$3,200. Check for boost faults and shaft play.
$2,200–$3,200DD13-specific per NHTSA: the Bosch high-pressure fuel pump element may crack (hydrogen-induced stress corrosion) and the pump-to-rail high-pressure fuel line may crack — both causing a fuel leak. Verify the VIN against the recall campaigns and confirm the remedy was performed.
Cost not yet verifiedCommon questions
What fails on the Detroit DD13?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: One-box aftertreatment (ACM / DPF-SCR), Turbocharger, Bosch high-pressure fuel pump / fuel line (2006–2012 builds). See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Is the Detroit DD13 under recall?
A safety recall exists for this model family — verify the unit's serial number against the official notice linked on this page before buying.
From the research record
- SPECS (PRIMARY, manufacturer): displacement "12.8 L"; "370-525 HP"; "1250-1850 lb-ft"; "6-cylinder engine" with "swirl piston design"; "a single, larger Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) with Asymmetric Cell Technology"; complies with "EPA, CARB emissions, GHG, and OBD requirements." Applications: Freightliner Cascadia (4th/5th gen), M2 112 Plus, 114SD Plus, Western Star 47X/49X. https://www.demanddetroit.com/engines/dd13/
- REPAIR PART (DD15 sibling-platform — shared one-box aftertreatment; NOT DD13-confirmed): ACM $1,800–$2,400; one-box aftertreatment $4,000–$6,000; turbocharger $2,200–$3,200. "ACM failures ($1,800-$2,400), one-box aftertreatment system issues ($4,000-$6,000)... turbocharger problems ($2,200-$3,200)." https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/cummins-vs-detroit-diesel-vs-paccar-engine-comparison-for-buyers
- RECALL (PRIMARY, NHTSA, DD13-named, verbatim): 11V287000/10V339000 — "SPECIFIC DD13 AND DD15 ENGINES... BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ELEMENT WHICH MAY DEVELOP A CRACK DUE TO HYDROGEN INDUCED STRESS CORROSION." 12V074000 — "DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES... PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE... POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK." https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=western%20star&model=4900&modelYear=2010
- CARB (PRIMARY spec page): DD13 is a 2010+ engine with DPF + SCR — CARB-registerable in CA. Buyers wanting a California-legal used truck should favor a DD13/DD15/X15 (2010+) over a Cat C15 / Series 60 (pre-2010).
Sources
- Detroit DD13 engine (manufacturer spec page)official · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-11
- Cummins vs Detroit vs Paccar Engine Comparison for Buyersweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-09-11
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — Western Star 4900official · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-11
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