NHTSA Campaign Id 05V421000; Date: Sep. 22, 2005
In the event of a turbocharger failure there is a possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:2003 New Flyer D40lf; 2004 New Flyer D40lf
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
How to Fix:New flyer is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791 or new flyer at 204-934-4876.
Recall Notes:Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle 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, 2006
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