Recall
Nova Bus Nova Lfs — 15V071000
NHTSA ID
15V071000
Make
Nova Bus
Model
Nova Lfs
Years Affected
2010
Recall Date
2015-02-06
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Units Affected
30
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
BS1555
Summary
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010 with ZFAV132 rear axles. The affected vehicles may have been produced with rear axle half shafts that received an inadequate surface treatment which may result in axle shaft failure.
Consequence
If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova has notified the affected owners, and all affected buses have been reapired, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is BS1555.