Nova Bus · Canada · Crit
Nova Bus RTS: Engine
Affects Nova Bus RTS · 1998–1999 — about 93 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain transit buses equipped with Detroit Diesel series 50 engine, the turbocharger may fail. This can result in an engine compartment fire. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational