2003–2004 New Flyer D40LF recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ECM) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
💥 The risk
In the event of a turbocharger failure there is a possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire.
🔧 The fix
New flyer is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791 or new flyer at 204-934-4876.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V421000
- Manufacturer
- NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 19, 2006
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.