Fuel injection system: fuel railRecall 21V-351 · Nova Bus vehicles
Nova Bus recall 21V-351 covers 644 Nova Bus vehicles for a fuel injection system: fuel rail problem, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V351000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.