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.