NHTSA Recall 05V320000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V320000; Date: Jul. 8, 2005
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 New Flyer D30lf; 1998 New Flyer D30lf; 1999 New Flyer D30lf; 2000 New Flyer D30lf; 2001 New Flyer D30lf; 1997 New Flyer D40lf; 1998 New Flyer D40lf; 1999 New Flyer D40lf; 2000 New Flyer D40lf; 2001 New Flyer D40lf; 2002 New Flyer D40lf
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 321
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 19, 2007
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