Recall
Nova Bus Nova Lfs — 07V027000
NHTSA ID
07V027000
Make
Nova Bus
Model
Nova Lfs
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2007-02-01
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Units Affected
384
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.