Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V140000 Reported April 27, 2006

Turbocharger failure/possible fire/series 60/ddc

Motor Coach Industries, Inc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 4,765 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V140000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
4,765
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 27, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail.

Safety Consequence

A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.

Corrective Action

Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. the engines will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or motor coach at 866-624-2622.

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 Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 06V140000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V140000

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

What is recall 06V140000?

NHTSA recall 06V140000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on April 27, 2006. It addresses: Turbocharger failure/possible fire/series 60/ddc. The recall affects approximately 4,765 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V140000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.