NHTSA Recall 07V029000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V029000; Date: Feb. 1, 2007
Engine malfunction could possibly lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Nova Bus Nova Rts; 1994 Novabus RTS; 1995 Novabus RTS; 1996 Novabus RTS; 1997 Novabus RTS; 1998 Novabus RTS; 1999 Novabus RTS; 2000 Novabus RTS; 2001 Novabus RTS
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger
Manufactured by: Nova Bus Incorporated
Affected Units:: 900
Recall Summary:
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 to 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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 26, 2007
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