NHTSA Recall 14V380000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V380000; Date: Jun. 30, 2014
If the abs malfunction light does not illuminate if the abs control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the abs is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Nova Bus LFS; 2004 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2006 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2008 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2011 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2012 Nova Bus Nova Lfs
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light
Manufactured by: Nova Bus
Affected Units:: 796
Recall Summary:
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 lfs transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the abs malfunction light may not illuminate if the abs control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Nova bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late August 2014. Owners may contact nova bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova bus' number for this recall is cr3200.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 27, 2014
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