Nova Bus recalls Casco engine coolant level sensors over false signals that can shut down the engine
The coolant sensor could send a false signal that makes the engine shut down without warning, which can raise the risk of a crash and of injury when passengers are moved off the disabled bus.
What to do
Owners can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and give recall number ER5937. Nova Bus will reimburse owners for replacing the sensor, and letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Casco Coolant Level(Ecl) Sensor
- Company
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Hazard
- An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
- Units
- 591 pieces of equipment
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 3, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26E062000
- Manufacturer campaign number: ER5937
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- Defect
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain Casco engine coolant level sensors with part number N108036. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
- Consequence
- An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Nova Bus will reimburse the owners for the replacement of the sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is ER5937. This recall expands 25E012.
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