The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V079000·Announced 2015-02-09

Nova Bus Recalls 2009 LFS Transit Buses for Brake Hose Fitting Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 2009 LFS transit buses because damaged brake hose crimping rings may fail, affecting braking performance and 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 increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009. The recall addresses a defect in the service brake system where the brake hose fitting crimping ring may have been damaged. This damage can cause the crimping ring to fail where the brake hose attaches to the air brake chamber.

The failure of the crimping ring may affect the braking performance of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model year and manufacturing date range.

Nova has notified owners, and dealers have inspected and replaced the damaged fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410 for more information. Nova's number for this recall is CR1430. 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
Affected units
5

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.