NHTSA Recall 04V479000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V479000; Date: Oct. 6, 2004
In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Nabi 40LFW; 1999 Nabi 40LFW
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Manufactured by: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 210
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.
How to Fix:
Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. Owners should contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Recall Notes:
Nabi recall no. 20044. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 17, 2007
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