CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS vehicles. Insufficient crimping may allow the secondary fuel filter hoses to disconnect and leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the secondary fuel filter hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 05, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5595.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Insufficient crimping on the secondary fuel filter hoses can allow them to disconnect and leak diesel fuel. A fuel leak near an ignition source raises the risk of a fire. Loss of fuel can also stall the engine, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer advises owners not to drive the affected bus until the repair has been performed. Authorized dealers will replace the secondary fuel filter hoses free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed July 5, 2024 can contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
If you are not sure whether your bus is affected, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer before driving it.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 20222023 |
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