NHTSA recall 04V479000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Nabi 40LFW
Reported Oct 6, 2004210 vehicles affectedNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Maker’s number 20044Built Jan 1, 1998 – Dec 31, 1999
The defect
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.
The risk
In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries.
The remedy
Detroit diesel IS conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. owners should contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.