Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With Detroit Diesel Series 50 Engines, The Turbocharger Can Fail Allowing Lubricating Oil To Enter The Exhaust System.
Make Of Vehicle
NABI
Model Of Vehicle
40LFW
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
04V479000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
Effect Of Defect
In The Event The Turbocharger Fails, A Fire May Occur In The Engine Compartment Resulting In Property Damage Or Injuries.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980101
End Of Manufacture
19991231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
210
Date Owners Notified
20070317
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Nabi Bus, Llc
Date Report Received
20041006
Make Campaign Number
20044