Damaged crimping rings on air brake hoses
Defect Summary
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 lfs transit buses manufactured january 1, 2009, to december 31, 2009. in the affected buses, the brake hose fitting crimping ring may have been damaged and, as a result, the crimping ring may fail where the brake hose attaches to the air brake chamber.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the crimping rimgs may affect the braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova has notified owners, and dealers inspected and replaced the damaged fittings, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. nova's number for this recall is cr1430.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Nova Bus (us) Inc. or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 15V079000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V079000?
NHTSA recall 15V079000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on February 9, 2015. It addresses: Damaged crimping rings on air brake hoses. The recall affects approximately 5 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 15V079000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR1430. 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.