NHTSA Recall 07V029000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 900 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Nova Rts.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V029000 |
|---|---|
| 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 50 engines, the electronic control module (ECM) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
Safety risk
Engine malfunction could possibly lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
Remedy
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.
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 07V029000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Nova Rts | 2002 |
| Novabus Rts | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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.