Defect Description For Recall
New Flyer Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2006 C40Lf And 2006 C40Lfr Transit Buses, Equipped With John Deere 8.1 Liter Turbocharged, Compressed Natural Gas Engines, Model Number 6081Hfn04, Manufactured From June 2002 Through January 2008. Failures Can Occur Within The Engine Turbocharger. The Turbine Or Compressor Wheel May Fail, Resulting In Damage To The Engine And/Or An Oil Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
C40LFR
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
12V466000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Turbine Or Compressor Wheel May Result In Smoke, Fire, Or Stalling; Possibly Leading To A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
The Remedy For This Issue Is Still Under Development. An Interim Letter Was Mailed On October 3, 2012. Owners May Contact New Flyer At 1-204-224-1251.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20060309
End Of Manufacture
20060531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
163
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120924
Make Campaign Number
R12-025