Recall 07V-027: 1998–2002 Nova Bus Nova LFS

NOVA BUS INCORPORATED recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Feb 1, 2007, covering about 384 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-027
Report date
Feb 1, 2007
Vehicles affected
384
Owners notified
Jan 26, 2007

The problem

On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger compressor wheel and backplate can break allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.

The risk

This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.

The fix

Novabus in conjunction with detroit dieselwill inspect and replace the turbocharger, as necessary, to ensure that affected units have a boreless turbocharger compressor wheel and reinforced backplate and attachment installed (Please see 04e051). The recall began on january 26, 2007. Owners may contact nova bus at 1-313-592-3708.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerNOVA BUS INCORPORATED
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Other Fuel Types › Turbo/Supercharger
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number07V027000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nova Bus Nova LFS1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 07V-027?

On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger compressor wheel and backplate can break allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.

How is recall 07V-027 fixed?

Novabus in conjunction with detroit dieselwill inspect and replace the turbocharger, as necessary, to ensure that affected units have a boreless turbocharger compressor wheel and reinforced backplate and attachment installed (Please see 04e051). The recall began on january 26, 2007. Owners may contact nova bus at 1-313-592-3708.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.