NHTSA recall 10V216000
Engine and engine cooling
Nova Bus Nova Lfs
Reported May 20, 2010157 vehicles affectedNOVA BUSBuilt Aug 27, 2007 – Nov 11, 2010
The defect
Nova bus IS recalling certain model year 2009-2010 nova lfs 40 ft and model year 2010 nova lfs 60 ft t-drive transit buses manufactured from august 27, 2007 through november 11, 2010, equipped with cummins isl or isb engines. the bolts on the engine cradle were not torqued according to appropriate specifications.
The risk
The bolts can be worn prematurely and break off, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Nova bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on july 1, 2010. owners may contact nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.