2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2008 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
Published July 14, 2010 · Recall initiated: July 12, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V324000, published July 14, 2010 and initiated July 12, 2010. Recalling firm: redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED; 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2008 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring.
What's the hazard
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ATC (AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL) SYSTEM AND V-BEA MULTIPLEXING SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010. THE ATC SYSTEM MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE WHENEVER THE PARKING BRAKE OR THE BRAKE INTERLOCK IS APPLIED, SINCE THE VEHICLE'S MULTIPLEX PROGRAM DID NOT CORRECTLY SEND THE PARKING BRAKE OR INTERLOCK SIGNAL TO THE ATC SYSTEM. THE ATC SYSTEM COULD MISINTERPRET THIS SITUATION AS WHEEL SPIN, SUBSEQUENTLY APPLYING AND RELEASING THE APPLIED BRAKES. THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE'S ECU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOVA BUS AT 450-472-6410.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Model
- NOVA LFS
- Manufacturer
- redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Lot
- 2009 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS | 2010 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS | 2007 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS | 2008 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2008 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V324000 on July 14, 2010. Reported hazard: NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ATC (AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL) SYSTEM AND V-BEA MULTIPLEXING SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010. THE ATC SYSTEM MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE WHENEVER THE PARKING BRAKE OR THE BRAKE INTERLOCK IS APPLIED, SINCE THE VEHICLE'S MULTIPLEX PROGRAM DID NOT CORRECTLY SEND THE PARKING BRAKE OR INTERLOCK SIGNAL TO THE ATC SYSTEM. THE ATC SYSTEM COULD MISINTERPRET THIS SITUATION AS WHEEL SPIN, SUBSEQUENTLY APPLYING AND RELEASING THE APPLIED BRAKES. THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE'S ECU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOVA BUS AT 450-472-6410.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NOVA BUS. Model: NOVA LFS.