The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V216000·Announced 2010-05-20

Nova Bus Recalls LFS Transit Buses Due to Engine Cradle Bolt Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 2009-2010 LFS transit buses because engine cradle bolts were not torqued correctly, which can break and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine cradle bolts) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Nova LFS 40 ft and model year 2010 Nova LFS 60 ft T-Drive transit buses. These vehicles were manufactured between August 27, 2007, and November 11, 2010, and are equipped with Cummins ISL or ISB engines. The recall involves 157 affected vehicles.

The defect involves bolts on the engine cradle that were not torqued according to appropriate specifications. This can cause the bolts to wear prematurely and break off, which increases the risk of a crash.

Nova Bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on July 1, 2010. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-450-472-6410 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
NOVA BUS
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
157

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NOVA LFS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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