NHTSA Recall 15V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V071000; Date: Feb. 6, 2015
If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Manufactured by: Nova Bus
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Apr 10, 2015
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