CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Problem
- Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 LFS buses manufactured January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2004. The affected vehicles have certain air hoses that may have been incorrectly connected to the R14 valve, causing a delay when applying the parking brake.
- Risk
- A delay in the application of the parking brake may result in the bus rolling forward or rearward a few feet, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus is confirming that all buses were inspected and repaired. Nova Bus will notify the owner of any unremedied bus and dealers will correct the hose connection, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3405.
- 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 Nova Bus LFS buses from model years 2001 through 2004 may have air hoses incorrectly connected to the R14 valve. This can cause a delay when the parking brake is applied.
Because of this delay, the bus may roll forward or rearward a few feet after the parking brake is applied, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own or operate an affected bus, contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410, referencing recall CR3405. Nova Bus will notify owners of any bus that has not been repaired, and dealers will correct the hose connection free of charge. You can also check your 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 | 2001200220032004 |
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