Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DETROIT DIESEL
Model Of Vehicle
SERIES 50
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05E050000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
Should The Turbocharger Fail, Lubricating Oil Can Enter The Exhaust System And Without The Exhaust Temperature Sensor Activated, A Vehicle Fire Can Occur.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20021003
End Of Manufacture
20041010
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
160
Date Owners Notified
20050824
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Date Report Received
20050825
Make Campaign Number
05C-3