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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
Some transit buses built during 2009 may have a brake hose fitting with a damaged crimping ring. Over time, the ring can fail where the brake hose attaches to the air brake chamber.
If the crimping ring fails, braking performance can be affected, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the brake hose fittings and replace any damaged ones, free of charge. Owners can contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410, and can also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus Nova LFS | 2009 |
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