2006 Nova Bus Nova LFS recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2006 Nova Bus Nova LFS, covering 856 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Structure: body: doorReported February 9, 2015 · 17 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit door controls may not function properly.
Risk: If the rear exit door does not open and close as expected, there is an increased risk of injury to bus occupants.
Remedy: Nova notified owners, and dealers corrected the exit door control programming, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1‑450‑472‑6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1300.

Recall number 15V075000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported February 6, 2015 · 16 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2006 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the air lines for the rear brake system may have an incorrectly positioned retaining ring (ferrule).
Risk: The incorrectly positioned retaining ring may allow the air line to detach, compromising the rear axle braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 15V072000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning lightReported June 30, 2014 · 796 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: If the ABS malfunction light does not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the ABS is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late August 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1‑450‑472‑6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3200.

Recall number 14V380000 · Recall details

Interior lightingReported December 18, 2009 · 8 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 lfs transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: Nova bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on february 26, 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1‑972‑516‑3033 or nova bus at 1‑450‑472‑6410.

Recall number 09V485000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported April 1, 2008 · 19 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Nova bus is recalling 19 my 2003-2006 lfs transit buses built with cummins isl engines which were equipped with cm850 fuel systems. The engine high pressure fuel lines from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail are prone to failure. Failure typically occurs at or under the fuel line fitting attachments.
Risk: The introduction of high pressure atomized fuel into the engine compartment creates a risk of fire due to possible ignition when the fuel vapor comes in contact with hot surfaces.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary fuel line fittings and brackets free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2008. Owners may contact nova bus at 1‑450‑472‑6410.

Recall number 08V150000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2006 Nova Bus Nova LFS recalls

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How many recalls does the 2006 Nova Bus Nova LFS have?

5, covering structure, service brakes, air and interior lighting.

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