NHTSA recall campaign
06V297000
ManufacturerNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDReported2006-08-08Affected324 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS ARE FAILING AND OIL CAN BE DISCHARGED INTO THE EXHAUST AND EXTERNAL TO THE TURBOCHARGER.
Risk
A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E047) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR 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 →