Nova Bus Nova Lfs recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 9, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED recalls 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs

Recall number

15V079000

Brand / firm

Nova Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5 units

Why it was recalled

Failure of the crimping rimgs may affect the braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. In the affected buses, the brake hose fitting crimping ring may have been damaged and, as a result, the crimping ring may fail where the brake hose attaches to the air brake chamber.

What to do

Nova has notified owners, and dealers inspected and replaced the damaged fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1430.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.