Vehicle recall 07V029000 · February 1, 2007
Novabus RTS and Nova Bus Nova RTS
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…
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 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.
- 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
- 07V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 1, 2007
- Filed by
- NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- January 26, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 900
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger
Vehicles covered
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