Nova Bus recalls Ametek ECP and MCP water pumps over loose shaft that can cause pump failure
The impeller shaft in these water pumps may be loose, which can make the pump fail and cause a loss of drive power, raising the risk of a crash.
What to do
Nova Bus will inspect the pump and replace it if needed, free of charge. Owners can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 and cite recall number ER25510.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ametek Ecp Water Pump, Mcp Water Pump
- Company
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Hazard
- A pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 25 pieces of equipment
- Owner notification
- January 30, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 5, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25E083000
- Manufacturer campaign number: ER25510
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
- Defect
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain Ametek MCP and ECP water pumps. The impeller shaft may be loose, causing the pump to fail.
- Consequence
- A pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Nova Bus will inspect and replace the pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is ER25510.
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