1998 NOVABUS RTS
3 recalls — 0 complaints — 3 TSBs
07V029000 Feb 1, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Defect Description
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.
02V148000 May 30, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ALER... Read more
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.
01V321001 Oct 9, 2001
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS USED IN PASSENGER DOORWAYS ON TRANSIT AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY BUSES SUPPLIED BY VAPOR CORPORATION. DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGI... Read more
Consequence
THE DOOR SEPARATES AND FALLS OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
VAPOR CORPORATION WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR BUSES INSPECTED AND WILL INSTALL MECHANICAL FASTENERS TO ATTACH THE SKINS TO THE FRAME ELEMENTS. 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 SH... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 NOVABUS RTS
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 044100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 1 |
99009
Jun 30, 1999
044100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
SUBJECT REGARDING ABEX BRAKE LINING IDENTIFICATION FOR 1998 - 1999 RTS BUSES WITH S-CAM BRAKES AND ABEX LININGS. *TT
99007
Jun 21, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING 1998 AND 1999 PARTS MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT
99004
May 17, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
THIS BULLETIN PERTAINS TO RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENTS WHICH WERE TAKEN BETWEEN THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE AXLE JOUNCE BUMPER AND THE CENTER OF THE JOUNCE PLATES ON THE AXLE HOUSING. *TT
NOVABUS RTS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NOVABUS RTS across all model years (1994–2001).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths