Vehicle recall 04V479000 · October 6, 2004
1998-1999 Nabi 40LFW
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.
- Consequence
- In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries.
- Remedy
- Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. Owners should contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
- Notes
- Nabi recall NO.20044.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V479000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2004
- Filed by
- NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20044
- Owner notification
- March 17, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 210
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nabi 40LFW (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
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