Nova Bus Recalls 2001-2004 LFS Buses for Parking Brake Hose Defect
Nova Bus is recalling 250 model year 2001-2004 LFS buses because incorrectly connected air hoses may delay parking brake application, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 LFS buses manufactured between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2004. The recall affects 250 vehicles. The defect involves certain air hoses that may have been incorrectly connected to the R14 valve, which can cause a delay when applying the parking brake.
A delay in the application of the parking brake may result in the bus rolling forward or rearward a few feet, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Nova Bus is confirming that all buses were inspected and repaired. The company will notify the owner of any unremedied bus, and dealers will correct the hose connection free of charge. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service 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 — Bus
- Affected units
- 250
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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