2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Published March 10, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 10, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V158000, published March 10, 2011. Recalling firm: redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED; 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection.
What's the hazard
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 LFS 40 FT AND LFS 60 FT TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 31, 2009, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. AN INSUFFICIENT TORQUE WAS APPLIED TO THE DRAG LINK ATTACHMENT BOLTS DURING PRODUCTION. THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE STEERING LINKAGE, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE OWNERS THE CORRECT DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY THE TORQUE VALUES FOR THE DRAG LINK AND TO CORRECT THE DRAG LINK IF NECESSARY. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOVA BUS AT 1-450-472-6410.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Model
- NOVA LFS
- Manufacturer
- redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Lot
- 2009 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V158000 on March 10, 2011. Reported hazard: NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 LFS 40 FT AND LFS 60 FT TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 31, 2009, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. AN INSUFFICIENT TORQUE WAS APPLIED TO THE DRAG LINK ATTACHMENT BOLTS DURING PRODUCTION. THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE STEERING LINKAGE, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE OWNERS THE CORRECT DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY THE TORQUE VALUES FOR THE DRAG LINK AND TO CORRECT THE DRAG LINK IF NECESSARY. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOVA BUS AT 1-450-472-6410.
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.