NOVABUS NOVA LFS 2010: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V071000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | NOVA LFS | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-04-10 | 2015-02-06 | 2015-02-06 |
Production Dates: 2009-01-01 - 2010-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: BS1555
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Nova Bus "Nova" is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010 with ZFAV132 rear axles. The affected vehicles may have been produced with rear axle half shafts that received an inadequate surface treatment which may result in axle shaft failure.
If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nova has notified the affected owners, and all affected buses have been reapired, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is BS1555.
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.
