Recall 07V-029: 2002 Nova Bus Nova RTS, 1994–2001 Novabus RTS
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Feb 1, 2007, covering about 900 vehicles.
The problem
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (Ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
The risk
Engine malfunction could possibly lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
The fix
Novabus is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines (Please see 05e050). The recall began on january 26, 2007. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-3708 or novabus at 1-450-472-6410.
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
| Manufacturer | NOVA BUS INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Other Fuel Types › Turbo/Supercharger |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V029000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Bus Nova RTS | 2002 | All years |
| Novabus RTS | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All 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-029?
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (Ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
How is recall 07V-029 fixed?
Novabus is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines (Please see 05e050). The recall began on january 26, 2007. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-3708 or novabus at 1-450-472-6410.
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.