Conventional: airRecall 15V-350 · 2001–2004 Nova Bus Nova LFS
Nova Bus recall 15V-350 covers 250 2001–2004 Nova Bus Nova LFS for a conventional: air problem, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V350000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 LFS buses manufactured January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2004. The affected vehicles have certain air hoses that may have been incorrectly connected to the R14 valve, causing a delay when applying the parking brake.
The risk
A delay in the application of the parking brake may result in the bus rolling forward or rearward a few feet, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova Bus is confirming that all buses were inspected and repaired. Nova Bus will notify the owner of any unremedied bus and dealers will correct the hose connection, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3405.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.