Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E050000 Reported August 25, 2005

Series 50 engines/emc calibration/possible fire

Q: What is recall 05E050000?

NHTSA recall 05E050000 was issued by Detroit Diesel Corp. on August 25, 2005. It addresses: Series 50 engines/emc calibration/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 160 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Detroit Diesel Corp. · N/A · 160 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E050000

Manufacturer Campaign

05C-3

Manufacturer

Detroit Diesel Corp.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

160

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 25, 2005

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Detroit Diesel Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 05E050000 or campaign 05C-3.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05E050000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E050000?

NHTSA recall 05E050000 was issued by Detroit Diesel Corp. on August 25, 2005. It addresses: Series 50 engines/emc calibration/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 160 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Detroit Diesel Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E050000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05C-3. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.