NHTSA recall 07V027000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger
Nova Bus Nova Lfs
Reported Feb 1, 2007384 vehicles affectedNOVA BUS INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 1, 1998 – Dec 31, 2002
The 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.
The risk
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
The 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.