NHTSA Recall 04V470000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 323 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Gillig Phantom.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V470000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | September 24, 2004 |
| Owner notification | February 27, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engine, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.
Safety risk
This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
Remedy
Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V470000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.