CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the band clamp on the flex pipe between the turbocharger and the diesel particulate filter may be incorrectly located allowing the exhaust pipe to leak hot exhaust gases onto nearby components.
- Risk
- If the components are exposed to hot exhaust gases, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Nova notified owners, and dealers correctly positioned the clamps on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1261.
- 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
A band clamp on the flex pipe between the turbocharger and the diesel particulate filter may be incorrectly positioned. This can allow hot exhaust gases to leak onto nearby components.
If those components are exposed to the hot exhaust gases, the risk of a fire increases. The recall covers certain 2007 model year LFS transit buses manufactured from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
The repair is free. Dealers will correctly position the clamps at no charge. You can contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus Nova LFS | 2007 |
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