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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V071000

2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Published February 6, 2015 · Recall initiated: February 6, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V071000, published February 6, 2015. Recalling firm: redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED; 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs — Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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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 — Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V071000 on February 6, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)