2006 NEW FLYER C40LF RECALL - #12V466000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : OTHER FUEL TYPES : TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 NEW FLYER C40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Manufactured between |
5/13/2005 - 3/7/2006 |
| Recalled on |
9/24/2012 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
163 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, or stalling; possibly leading to a vehicle crash. |
| 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. |
| Notes |
New Flyer's recall campaign number is R12-025.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2006 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2006 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
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