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1998-1999 Gillig Phantom recall: turbo/supercharger

Gillig Corporation reported this safety recall on September 24, 2004. It covers about 323 vehicles.

vehicles affected
323
reported
Sep 24, 2004
owners notified
Feb 27, 2007

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger

What is wrong
On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engine, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.
Risk
This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
Remedy
Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit diesel at 313‑592‑3708 or gillig at 510‑785‑1500.

Recall number 04V470000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 04V470000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Gillig Phantom turbo/supercharger?

Yes. Recall 04V470000, reported on September 24, 2004, covers about 323 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V470000?

Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit diesel at 313‑592‑3708 or gillig at 510‑785‑1500.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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