Recall 07V027000: Nova bus incorporated

Report received

Feb 1, 2007

Manufacturer

Nova bus incorporated

Potentially affected

384vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.