Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V486000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V486000 by Gillig, Llc. Includes 810 affected units, ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 40/DETROIT DIESEL, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V486000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2004-10-07T00:00:00
Subject: Engine turbocharger/series 40/detroit diesel
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 810

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Consequence Summary: This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zu5a_5rct.g3sw
NHTSA ID: 04V486000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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