2000–2001 Novabus RTS & 2002 Nova Bus Nova RTS recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
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
- 07V029000
- Manufacturer
- NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 900
- 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, 1994 – 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.