NHTSA Campaign 05V045000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD · Reported Feb 4, 2005 · 805 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN SHAFT IMBALANCE AND LUBRICATING OIL PASSES INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
Remedy
DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND REPROGRAM THE EMC CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-982-8400.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | C35LF | 1998 | 805 |
| NEW FLYER | C35LF | 1999 | 805 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LF | 1998 | 805 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LF | 1999 | 805 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1998 | 805 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1999 | 805 |
| NEW FLYER | D60LF | 1998 | 805 |
| NEW FLYER | D60LF | 1999 | 805 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V045000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.