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Nova Bus (US) Inc. - Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
Published: July 25, 2024Recall ID: 24V558000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
Affected Products
Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Leak in Brake Chamber on Rear Axle |
| Nhtsa id | 24V558000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V558000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Defect summary | Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak. |
| Completion rate | 26.22 |
| Corrective action | Nova Bus will inspect and replace the brake chamber as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 02, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5619. |
| Consequence summary | A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5619 |
| Potentially affected | 534 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |