DETROIT DIESEL CORP.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by DETROIT DIESEL CORP. in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 25, 2005

(Campaign #: 05C-3)

SERIES 50 ENGINES/EMC CALIBRATION/POSSIBLE FIRE

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.

NHTSA ID: 05E050000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 160

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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