| Make : NEW FLYER | Model : D40LF | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V320000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050708 | Date Added to Database: 20050714 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 321 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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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 SHOULD CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400. |
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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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