Recall 01V321001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Defect in 1997-2000 NOVABUS RTS
RECALL This recall affects up to 43 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V321001 |
| Manufacturer | NOVA BUS INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 43 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS USED IN PASSENGER DOORWAYS ON TRANSIT AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY BUSES SUPPLIED BY VAPOR CORPORATION. DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGIONS OF IMPERFECT BONDING AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME AND DOOR PANEL.
Safety Consequence
THE DOOR SEPARATES AND FALLS OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
VAPOR CORPORATION WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR BUSES INSPECTED AND WILL INSTALL MECHANICAL FASTENERS TO ATTACH THE SKINS TO THE FRAME ELEMENTS. 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 VAPOR CORPORATION AT 847-967-8300 OR NOVABUS AT 1-505-347-7349.
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 | |
| 01V059003 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 314 | |
| 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 |