NHTSA recall 15V073000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Nova Bus Nova Lfs
Reported Feb 9, 201510 vehicles affectedNova BusMaker’s number CR1261Built Jan 1, 2007 – Dec 31, 2007
The defect
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the band clamp on the flex pipe between the turbocharger and the diesel particulate filter may be incorrectly located allowing the exhaust pipe to leak hot exhaust gases onto nearby components.
The risk
If the components are exposed to hot exhaust gases, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The remedy
Nova notified owners, and dealers correctly positioned the clamps on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1261.