Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1
— Recall Campaign #15V071000
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010 with ZFAV132 rear axles. The affected vehicles may have been produced with rear axle half shafts that received an inadequate surface treatment which may result in axle shaft failure.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 30 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V071000
| Manufacturer: | redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 06, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V071000 |
| Units affected: | 30 |
- Description:
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010 with ZFAV132 rear axles. The affected vehicles may have been produced with rear axle half shafts that received an inadequate surface treatment which may result in axle shaft failure.
- Consequeces:
- If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Nova has notified the affected owners, and all affected buses have been reapired, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is BS1555.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.