ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND BACKPLATE CAN BREAK ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED – ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 40 & 50/DETROIT DIESEL
| Report Received Date | 02/01/2007 |
| NHTSA ID | 07V027000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Corrective Action | NOVABUS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DETROIT DIESELWILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER, AS NECESSARY, TO ENSURE THAT AFFECTED UNITS HAVE A BORELESS TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND REINFORCED BACKPLATE AND ATTACHMENT INSTALLED (PLEASE SEE 04E051). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOVA BUS AT 1-313-592-3708. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 384 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=07V027000) |
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