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NHTSARecalled Feb 1, 2007 · #07V027000

ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 40 & 50/DETROIT DIESEL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Product details

Product
ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 40 & 50/DETROIT DIESEL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice