Recall 05V065000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2001-2001 NOVABUS RTS
RECALL This recall affects up to 12 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V065000 |
| Manufacturer | NOVA BUS INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 12 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK, THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-866-668-7221 OR NOVABUS AT 450-974-3134.
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 | |
| 01V059003 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 314 | |
| 99V169000 | 1998 NOVABUS NFD | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | 350 | |
| 96V178005 | 1996 NOVABUS BUS | SEATS | 398 |