Recall
Nova Bus Nova Lfs — 15V079000
NHTSA ID
15V079000
Make
Nova Bus
Model
Nova Lfs
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2015-02-09
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CR1430
Summary
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. In the affected buses, the brake hose fitting crimping ring may have been damaged and, as a result, the crimping ring may fail where the brake hose attaches to the air brake chamber.
Consequence
Failure of the crimping rimgs may affect the braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova has notified owners, and dealers inspected and replaced the damaged fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1430.