Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V479000 Reported October 6, 2004

Nabi/engine turbocharger

Nabi Bus, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 210 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V479000
Manufacturer Campaign
20044
Manufacturer
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
210
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 6, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.

Safety Consequence

In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nabi Bus, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 04V479000 or campaign 20044.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V479000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V479000?

NHTSA recall 04V479000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on October 6, 2004. It addresses: Nabi/engine turbocharger. The recall affects approximately 210 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nabi Bus, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V479000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20044. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.