Recall
Nova Bus Nova Lfs — 10V132000
NHTSA ID
10V132000
Make
Nova Bus
Model
Nova Lfs
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2010-04-06
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
104
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CR1461
Summary
NOVA BUS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 LFS BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MODINE ROOF MOUNTED RADIATOR. THE WRONG TYPE OF O-RING WAS INSTALLED AT THE LOCATIONS BY THE RADIATOR MANUFACTURER, MODINE. THE O-RINGS MUST BE VITON TYPE O-RINGS.
Consequence
DETERIORATION OF THESE O-RINGS MAY OCCUR AND LEAKING OR SEEPAGE OF HYDRAULIC OIL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL VITON O-RINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOVA BUS AT 450-472-6410.