04568079 | Genuine Detroit Diesel® Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve

Description:
An Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) 04568079 valve reduces harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by recirculating a portion of the engine’s exhaust gases back into the intake manifold. This lowers combustion temperatures, improving emissions and engine efficiency. It is controlled electronically or by vacuum and is essential for meeting environmental regulations.

Part Number: 04568079
Condition: New
Manufacture/Brand: Detroit Diesel

Fits 04568079 For Mercedes‑Benz / EvoBus / Atego / Unimog trucks with engines in the OM906, OM924, OM926 families. Also used in MBE 900 / 902 / 904 / 906 / 924 / 926 engine variants (from approximately 2002–2006 era), Freightliner MT45 trucks (2004 onward) equipped with those engines.

Purpose of using 04568079:

Signs of a Bad Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve 04568079

About the Manufacturer – Detroit Diesel:

Detroit Diesel is a leading American manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, and aftertreatment systems, primarily for the commercial trucking industry. Founded in 1938 and now a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America, Detroit is best known for its DD Series engines — including the DD13, DD15, and DD16 — which power Freightliner and Western Star trucks.

Detroit also produces advanced technologies such as Detroit™ Axles, Detroit™ Connect telematics, and integrated powertrains, offering fleet operators improved fuel efficiency, uptime, and diagnostics. The company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and continues to play a central role in modernizing emissions systems and performance standards in heavy-duty transportation.