NHTSA recall campaign
06V296000
ManufacturerNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDReported2006-08-01Affected324 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE INJECTOR O-RING FAILURES CAN RESULT IN OIL BEING DISCHARGED THROUGH THE VALVE COVER.
Risk
A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E046) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARTERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →