NHTSA recall campaign
05V320000
ManufacturerNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDReported2005-07-08Affected321 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →