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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
Recall 04V479000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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