CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2009 and 2010 Nova Bus LFS transit buses, built between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 with ZFAV132 rear axles, may have rear axle half shafts that received an inadequate surface treatment during manufacturing. Over time, this can cause the axle shaft to fail.
If an axle half shaft fails, the bus can be disabled, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected buses should take this recall seriously.
Nova has already notified affected owners, and all affected buses have been repaired free of charge. If you own or operate one of these buses, contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410, referencing recall BS1555, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus Nova LFS | 20092010 |
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