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2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Nova Bus reported this safety recall on February 9, 2015. It covers about 5 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5
reported
Feb 9, 2015
owners notified
Apr 10, 2015

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. In the affected buses, the brake hose fitting crimping ring may have been damaged and, as a result, the crimping ring may fail where the brake hose attaches to the air brake chamber.
Risk
Failure of the crimping rimgs may affect the braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova has notified owners, and dealers inspected and replaced the damaged fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1‑450‑472‑6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1430.

Recall number 15V079000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V079000

Is there a recall on the 2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 15V079000, reported on February 9, 2015, covers about 5 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V079000?

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

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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