Nova BUS Nova LFS (2001-2004): Parking brake
Recall 15V350000 · Jun 5, 2015 · Nova Bus
250
vehicles affected
250
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V350000
- Date
- Jun 5, 2015
- Maker
- Nova Bus
- Units affected
- 250
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Parking brake > Conventional > Air
- Model years
- 2001-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V350000?
1 model: Nova Bus Nova LFS (2001-2004), about 250 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V350000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.