Recall 05V045000: 1998–1999 New Flyer C40LF

Report received

Feb 4, 2005

Manufacturer

New flyer industries ltd

Potentially affected

805vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

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 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.

Possible consequence

This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
• 1999 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints