Rear brake system air line may detach
Defect Summary
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2006 lfs transit buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the air lines for the rear brake system may have an incorrectly positioned retaining ring (ferrule).
Safety Consequence
The incorrectly positioned retaining ring may allow the air line to detach, compromising the rear axle braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova has notified owners, and dealers have inspected the air lines and repositioned the ferrules, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is cr1247r1.
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Other recalls from Nova Bus (us) Inc. or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 15V072000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V072000?
NHTSA recall 15V072000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on February 6, 2015. It addresses: Rear brake system air line may detach. The recall affects approximately 16 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR1247R1. 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.