1997–2001 New Flyer D30LF, 1997–2002 New Flyer D40LF Recall: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES…
NHTSA campaign 05V320000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jul 8, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More New Flyer D30LF recalls
- 2001–2002 New Flyer C30LF and 10 other models — CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS…
- 2003–2005 New Flyer D30LF and 5 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL AND ISC…
- 2004–2005 New Flyer C30LF and 8 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE…
- 2004–2005 New Flyer C30LF and 6 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK AT THE…
- 2004–2005 New Flyer C35LF and 6 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE…
Other campaigns involving New Flyer vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V320000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.