| Make : GILLIG | Model : PHANTOM | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980507 - 19991105 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V470000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20040924 | Date Added to Database: 20040929 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 323 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINE, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN SHAFT IMBALANCE AND LUBRICATING OIL PASSES INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES. |
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Remedy:
DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND REPROGRAM THE EMC CALIBRATION. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR GILLIG AT 510-785-1500. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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