The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Nova LFS | 2012 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Bus Nova LFS | 2012 | 0 | 6 |
Other service brakes recalls in 2012
2 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the service brakes; NOVA BUS filed 2 campaigns in all.
| 12V546000 21 Nov 2012 | Navistar, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012