New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V466000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V466000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2005-2006 c40lf and 2006 c40lfr transit buses, equipped with john deere 8 Includes 163 affected units, Failure of the engine turbocharger, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2005-2006 c40lf and 2006 c40lfr transit buses, equipped with john deere 8
Defect Summary
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 c40lf and 2006 c40lfr transit buses, equipped with john deere 8.1 liter turbocharged, compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081hfn04, manufactured from june 2002 through january 2008. failures can occur within the engine turbocharger. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this issue is still under development. an interim letter was mailed on october 3, 2012. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251.