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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V334📅 Jul 18, 2012

2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 Nova LFS transit buses equipped with certain Bendix brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits.The brake valve plunger may fracture after brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. This condition may limit the driver's ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. There is also the potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and prevent the release of the service brakes.

💥 The risk

This condition could reduce braking ability and lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Nova Bus will notify owners and repair the vehicles that contain the brake valves, treadle assemblies, and plunger kits, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 7, 2012. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-800-350-6682 or Bendix at 1-440-329-9386.

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
12V334000
Manufacturer recall #
CR1875A
Manufacturer
NOVA BUS
Vehicles affected
15
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Owner phone
1-800-350-6682
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 7, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
This is Nova Bus campaign number CR1875A. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V334 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V334?

2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS. 15 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nova Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-350-6682.