NHTSA Recall 06V128000
Filed by redundant VAN HOOL, N.V.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2006-04-24. An estimated 870 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS INSTALLED IN THESE MOTOR COACHES CAN FAIL.
Risk
A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.
What the manufacturer will do
DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E019000) AND WILL REMEDY THESE MOTOR COACHES. THE ENGINES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR VAN HOOL AT 1-407-656-7977.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.