NHTSA Recall 05V045000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 805 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the New Flyer C35LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V045000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › OTHER FUEL TYPES › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | February 4, 2005 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, 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 free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 204-982-8400.
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 covered by recall 05V045000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer C35LF | 1998, 1999 |
| New Flyer C40LF | 1998, 1999 |
| New Flyer D60HF | 1998, 1999 |
| New Flyer D60LF | 1998, 1999 |
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.