2003–2006 Nova Bus Nova LFS recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Nova bus is recalling 19 my 2003-2006 LFS transit buses built with cummins isl engines which were equipped with CM850 fuel systems. The engine high pressure fuel lines from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail are prone to failure. Failure typically occurs at or under the fuel line fitting attachments.
💥 The risk
The introduction of high pressure atomized fuel into the engine compartment creates a risk of fire due to possible ignition when the fuel vapor comes in contact with hot surfaces.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary fuel line fittings and brackets free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2008. Owners may contact Nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V150000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CR1219A
- Manufacturer
- NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 19
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 8, 2009
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Nova bus recall no. CR1219A.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.