Recall 04V-479: 1998–1999 Nabi 40LFW

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Oct 6, 2004, covering about 210 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-479
Report date
Oct 6, 2004
Vehicles affected
210
Owners notified
Mar 17, 2007

The problem

On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.

The risk

In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries.

The fix

Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. Owners should contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

Notes

Nabi recall no.20044.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number04V479000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nabi 40LFW1998, 1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-479?

On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.

How is recall 04V-479 fixed?

Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. Owners should contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.