Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 15V-073 · 2007 Nova Bus Nova LFS
Nova Bus recall 15V-073 covers 10 2007 Nova Bus Nova LFS for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the band clamp on the flex pipe between the turbocharger and the diesel particulate filter may be incorrectly located allowing the exhaust pipe to leak hot exhaust gases onto nearby components.
The risk
If the components are exposed to hot exhaust gases, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Nova notified owners, and dealers correctly positioned the clamps on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1261.
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, 2007 to December 31, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.