Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 15V-071 · 2009–2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS
Nova Bus recall 15V-071 covers 30 2009–2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V071000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.