Recall
New Flyer De60lf — 06V297000
NHTSA ID
06V297000
Make
New Flyer
Model
De60lf
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2006-08-08
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Units Affected
324
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
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.