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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 06V296📅 Aug 8, 2006

2004–2005 New Flyer D60LF & 2004 New Flyer DE60LF + 1 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar C9 diesel engines, the injector o-ring failures CAN result in oil being discharged through the valve cover.

💥 The risk

A fire CAN occur.

🔧 The fix

Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06E046) and will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact carterpillar at 1-800-447-7332, 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
06V296000
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Vehicles affected
324
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-447-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Apr 1, 2004 – Dec 31, 2004
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 06V296 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 06V296?

2004–2005 New Flyer D60LF & 2004 New Flyer DE60LF + 1 more. 324 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized New Flyer dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-447-7332.