Recall 01V322001 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Defect in 2000-2000 NOVABUS RTS
RECALL This recall affects up to 190 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V322001 |
| Manufacturer | NOVA BUS INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 190 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Safety Consequence
IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PEDALS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 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.
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 | |
| 01V321001 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 43 | |
| 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 |