Recall Of The Day, July 24, 2012

Courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Today there is only one recall, but it is an important recall if you ride a bus.  Thankfully the recall only affects 15 vehicles but if you are riding on one of the afflicted vehicles the brakes may not operate to their full potential.  This could result in a crash.  And, of course a crash could led to injury or worse.   

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): NOVA BUS / NOVA LFS 2012 Manufacturer: NOVA BUS Mfr's Report Date: JUL 06, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V334000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number of Units Affected: 15

Summary: 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.

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

Remedy: Nova Bus will notify owners and repair the vehicles that contain the brake valves, treadle assemblies, and plunger kits, free of charge. Nova Bus has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-800-350-6682 or Bendix at 1-440-329-9386.

Notes: This is Nova Bus campaign number CR1875A. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.