Recall 04V479000: North american bus industries, inc.

Report received

Oct 6, 2004

Manufacturer

North american bus industries, inc.

Potentially affected

210vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.

Possible consequence

In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries.

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.