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NHTSARecalled 2012-07-16

redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED — SERVICE BRAKES

Is my product affected?

2012 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

  • Brand NOVA BUS

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2012 Nova LFS transit buses equipped with specific Bendix brake valves, treadle assemblies, and plunger kits. The brake valve plunger may fracture during brake application, which can reduce brake pedal angle and travel, limiting the driver's ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. In some cases, the brake plunger could become lodged and prevent the service brakes from releasing. These conditions could reduce braking ability and lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk.

Nova Bus will notify owners and repair affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2012. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Nova Bus at 1-800-350-6682 or Bendix at 1-440-329-9386.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

This condition could reduce braking ability and lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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