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.