Recall 12V466000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Report Date

20120924

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, or stalling; possibly leading to a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2005	NEW FLYER	C40LF
2006	NEW FLYER	C40LF
2006	NEW FLYER	C40LFR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.