Recall 11V158000
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 LFS 40 FT AND LFS 60 FT TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 31, 2009, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. AN INSUFFICIENT TORQUE WAS APPLIED TO THE DRAG LINK ATTACHMENT BOLTS DURING PRODUCTION. THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE STEERING LINKAGE, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Safety Consequence
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE OWNERS THE CORRECT DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY THE TORQUE VALUES FOR THE DRAG LINK AND TO CORRECT THE DRAG LINK IF NECESSARY. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOVA BUS AT 1-450-472-6410.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.