NHTSA Campaign 05V320000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD · Reported Jul 8, 2005 · 321 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | D30LF | 1997 | 321 |
| NEW FLYER | D30LF | 1998 | 321 |
| NEW FLYER | D30LF | 1999 | 321 |
| NEW FLYER | D30LF | 2000 | 321 |
| NEW FLYER | D30LF | 2001 | 321 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 1997 | 321 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 1998 | 321 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 1999 | 321 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 2000 | 321 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 2001 | 321 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 2002 | 321 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V320000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.