Rear axle half shaft may fail
Defect Summary
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 lfs transit buses manufactured january 1, 2009, to december 31, 2010 with zfav132 rear axles. the affected vehicles may have been produced with rear axle half shafts that received an inadequate surface treatment which may result in axle shaft failure.
Safety Consequence
If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova has notified the affected owners, and all affected buses have been reapired, free of charge. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. nova's number for this recall is bs1555.
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Other recalls from Nova Bus (us) Inc. or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 15V071000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V071000?
NHTSA recall 15V071000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on February 6, 2015. It addresses: Rear axle half shaft may fail. The recall affects approximately 30 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V071000 or the manufacturer campaign number BS1555. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.