Recall
New Flyer D40lf — 05V320000
NHTSA ID
05V320000
Make
New Flyer
Model
D40lf
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2005-07-08
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Units Affected
321
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.