Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NOVABUS
Model Of Vehicle
RTS
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
07V029000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger
Effect Of Defect
Engine MalfunCTIon Could Possibly Lead To Engine And Vehicle Damage And Potential For A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nova Bus Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19940101
End Of Manufacture
20021231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
900
Date Owners Notified
20070126
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Nova Bus Incorporated
Date Report Received
20070201