Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V334000

Service brakes

NOVA BUS filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-07-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V334000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
NOVA BUS
Vehicles affected
15
Reported to NHTSA
2012-07-16
Owners notified
2012-08-07

Defect description

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 Nova LFS transit buses equipped with certain Bendix brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits.The brake valve plunger may fracture after brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. This condition may limit the driver's ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. There is also the potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and prevent the release of the service brakes.

Safety risk

This condition could reduce braking ability and lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova Bus will notify owners and repair the vehicles that contain the brake valves, treadle assemblies, and plunger kits, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 7, 2012. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-800-350-6682 or Bendix at 1-440-329-9386.

Notes

This is Nova Bus campaign number CR1875A. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
NOVA BUS Nova LFS2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.