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Nova Bus (US) Inc. - Air Leak in Brake Chamber

Published: April 14, 2025Recall ID: 25E027000Category: 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 ZF North America Knorr-Bresme 20/22-57 brake chambers, with part number K038830N00, sold as replacement parts for certain buses. The brake chamber may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.

Affected Products

Air Leak in Brake Chamber

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
SubjectAir Leak in Brake Chamber
Nhtsa id25E027000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E027000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeEquipment
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerNova Bus (US) Inc.
Defect summaryNova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain ZF North America Knorr-Bresme 20/22-57 brake chambers, with part number K038830N00, sold as replacement parts for certain buses. The brake chamber may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
Completion rate0.00
Corrective actionNova Bus will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5720.
Consequence summaryA 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 numberCR5720
Potentially affected2090
Report received date2025-04-14T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmNova Bus (US) Inc.
  • Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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