Nova Bus (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V380000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V380000 by Nova Bus (us) Inc.. Affecting model year 2004 and 2006-2013 lfs transit buses Includes 796 affected units, Absence of ABS Malfunction Light/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2004 and 2006-2013 lfs transit buses

Defect Summary

Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 lfs transit buses. due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the abs malfunction light may not illuminate if the abs control unit loses power. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Nova bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in late august 2014. owners may contact nova bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. nova bus' number for this recall is cr3200.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V380000
Manufacturer: Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-06-30T00:00:00
Subject: Absence of abs malfunction light/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 796

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CR3200
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 lfs transit buses. due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the abs malfunction light may not illuminate if the abs control unit loses power. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the abs malfunction light does not illuminate if the abs control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the abs is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action: Nova bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in late august 2014. owners may contact nova bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. nova bus' number for this recall is cr3200.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 11.18

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NHTSA ID: 14V380000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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