Vehicle recall 07V027000 · February 1, 2007

1998-2002 Nova Bus Nova LFS

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…

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

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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 07V027000
Reported to NHTSA: February 1, 2007
Filed by: NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
Owner notification: January 26, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected: 384
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger

Recall 07V027000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Nova Bus Nova LFS (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

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