Nova Bus Recalls 2012 LFS Transit Buses for Brake Valve Defect
Nova Bus is recalling 2012 LFS transit buses because a brake valve plunger may fracture, potentially reducing braking ability and increasing 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 in the braking system that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 Nova LFS transit buses equipped with specific Bendix brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits. The recall involves 15 affected vehicles.
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 and could cause the plunger to become lodged, preventing the release of the service brakes. This could reduce braking ability and lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nova Bus will notify owners and repair the affected vehicles 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Manufacturer
- NOVA BUS
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 15
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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