| Make : GILLIG | Model : PHANTOM | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19970801 - 20031130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V486000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20041007 | Date Added to Database: 20041014 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 810 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DETROIT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-5923708 OR GILLIG AT 510-785-1500. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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