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1994 Novabus RTS recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1994 Novabus RTS. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1994 Novabus RTS recalls, newest first

February 1, 2007NHTSA 07V029000900 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 30, 2002NHTSA 02V1480002,561 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary
Certain transit buses with an option for deceleration lights do not meet all the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the deceleration lights are located on the rear center of the bus, above the rear engine door. They are provided as a means of alerting vehicles traveling behind the bus that it is slowing down and may be preparing to stop. Also, the driver activated, flashing hoodlum lights, is to alert the public/police to a dangerous situation occurring in the bus for which the driver requires assistance. Two of these lights are located on the front of the bus at each end of the destination sign and two at the rear of the bus below the level of the roof marker lights. They flash in an alternating pattern from side to side. The standard requires that these lamps shall be wired to be steady burning.
Consequence
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will retrofit these buses. Owner notification began September 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact novabus at 1-505-347-2011.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1994 Novabus RTS were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Novabus RTS years

Most recalled 1994 vehicles

  1. 1994 Dodge Ram (22 recalls)
  2. 1994 Blue Bird TC2000 (15 recalls)
  3. 1994 Honda Civic (14 recalls)
  4. 1994 Chevrolet C10 (14 recalls)
  5. 1994 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
All of 1994’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1994 Novabus RTS have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1994 Novabus RTS recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Novabus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1994 Novabus RTS?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.