NHTSA Campaign Id 15V350000; Date: Jun. 5, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:2001 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2002 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2003 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2004 Nova Bus Nova Lfs
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Nova Bus
Affected Units:: 250
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix: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.
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: Jul 22, 2015
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