2001 Novabus RTS recalls and problems
The 2001 Novabus RTS has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Novabus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Novabus RTS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Novabus RTS recalls
Recall 07V-029: Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
Risk: Engine malfunction could possibly lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
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.
Recall 05V-065: Steering
Problem: On certain transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
Risk: In the event of a crack, the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or novabus at 450-974-3134.
Recall 02V-148: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Certain transit buses with an option for deceleration lights do not meet all the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the deceleration lights are located on the rear center of the bus, above the rear engine door. They are provided as a means of alerting vehicles traveling behind the bus that it is slowing down and may be preparing to stop. Also, the driver activated, flashing hoodlum lights, is to alert the public/police to a dangerous situation occurring in the bus for which the driver requires assistance. Two of these lights are located on the front of the bus at each end of the destination sign and two at the rear of the bus below the level of the roof marker lights. They flash in an alternating pattern from side to side. The standard requires that these lamps shall be wired to be steady burning.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Dealers will retrofit these buses. Owner notification began september 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact novabus at 1-505-347-2011.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Novabus RTS have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Novabus RTS: 07V-029 (engine and engine cooling), 05V-065 (steering), 02V-148 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Novabus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Novabus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.