Detroit Diesel Corp. | NHTSA Recall #05E050000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E050000 by Detroit Diesel Corp.. Includes 160 affected units, SERIES 50 ENGINES/EMC CALIBRATION/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain detroit diesel series 50 engines manufactured between october 3, 2002, and october 10, 2004, for use in transit buses. during installation, the emc was not calibrated to activate the exhaust temperature sensor and prevent the possibility of fire in the exhaust system of the bus in the event of a turbocharger failure.

Corrective Action

Detroit diesel will notify the owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on august 24, 2005. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E050000
Manufacturer: Detroit Diesel Corp.
Report Received Date: 2005-08-25T00:00:00
Subject: Series 50 engines/emc calibration/possible fire
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 160

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05C-3
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain detroit diesel series 50 engines manufactured between october 3, 2002, and october 10, 2004, for use in transit buses. during installation, the emc was not calibrated to activate the exhaust temperature sensor and prevent the possibility of fire in the exhaust system of the bus in the event of a turbocharger failure.
Consequence Summary: Should the turbocharger fail, lubricating oil can enter the exhaust system and without the exhaust temperature sensor activated, a vehicle fire can occur.
Corrective Action: Detroit diesel will notify the owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on august 24, 2005. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dcmm_tm9u~bjvh
NHTSA ID: 05E050000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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