NHTSA recall 05V045000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger
New Flyer C35LF and 3 more
Reported Feb 4, 2005805 vehicles affectedNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
The defect
On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.
The risk
This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
The 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 free of charge. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 204-982-8400.