The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V072000·Announced 2015-02-06

Nova Bus Recalls 2006 LFS Transit Buses for Brake Air Line Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 2006 LFS transit buses because incorrectly positioned retaining rings may allow rear brake air lines to detach, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 compromises rear axle braking performance and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2006 LFS transit buses manufactured between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2006. The recall addresses a defect in the air lines for the rear brake system, where the retaining ring (ferrule) may be incorrectly positioned.

The incorrectly positioned retaining ring may allow the air line to detach. This detachment compromises the rear axle braking performance and increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Nova has notified owners, and dealers have inspected the air lines and repositioned the ferrules, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1247R1. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
16

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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