Recall 01V059003 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2000-2000 NOVABUS RTS
RECALL This recall affects up to 314 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V059003 |
| Manufacturer | NOVA BUS INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 314 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR "W-SERIES" AIR-ACTUATED BRAKE CAM ROLLERS. THESE ROLLERS WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ALSO SOLD AS REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS MAY FRACTURE IF SUBJECTED TO HIGH APPLICATION LOADINGS.
Safety Consequence
IF ONE OR MORE OF THE AFFECTED BRAKE ROLLERS FRACTURE, PROPER BRAKE APPLICATION COULD BE COMPROMISED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BRAKE ROLLERS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NOVABUS AT 1-505-347-7349 OR ARVINMERITOR AT 1-859-525-3361.
Related Recalls for NOVABUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V029000 | 1995 NOVABUS RTS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 900 | |
| 02V148000 | 1997 NOVABUS RTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2,561 | |
| 01V322001 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 190 | |
| 01V321001 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 43 | |
| 99V169000 | 1998 NOVABUS NFD | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | 350 | |
| 96V178005 | 1996 NOVABUS BUS | SEATS | 398 | |
| 05V065000 | 2001 NOVABUS RTS | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 12 |