NHTSA Recall 06V296000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 324 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the New Flyer D60LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V296000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | August 1, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A fire can occur.
Remedy
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.
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 06V296000
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.