NHTSA Recall 07V027000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 384 vehicles. It affects 1998–2002 Nova Bus Nova Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V027000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › OTHER FUEL TYPES › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | February 1, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 26, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V027000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.