Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V470000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V470000 by Gillig, Llc. Includes 323 affected units, GILLIG/FAIL ENGINE TURBOCHARGER, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engine, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.

Corrective Action

Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration. gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. owners should contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V470000

Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-09-24T00:00:00

Subject: Gillig/fail engine turbocharger

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 323

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engine, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.

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

Corrective Action: Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration. gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. owners should contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V470000

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