2000–2002 Nova Bus Nova LFS recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V027000
- Manufacturer
- NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 384
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 26, 2007
- Built
- Jan 1, 1998 – Dec 31, 2002
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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.