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2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

The 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.

Recalls for the 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS, potentially affecting up to 269 vehicles.

Recall 15V350000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

| 250 vehicles affected

Defect: Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 LFS buses manufactured January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2004. The affected vehicles have certain air hoses that may have been incorrectly connected to the R14 valve, causing a delay when applying the parking brake.

Consequence: A delay in the application of the parking brake may result in the bus rolling forward or rearward a few feet, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nova Bus is confirming that all buses were inspected and repaired. Nova Bus will notify the owner of any unremedied bus and dealers will correct the hose connection, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410....

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Recall 08V150000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

| 19 vehicles affected

Defect: NOVA BUS IS RECALLING 19 MY 2003-2006 LFS TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES WHICH WERE EQUIPPED WITH CM850 FUEL SYSTEMS. THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES FROM THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. FAILURE TYPICALLY OCCURS AT OR UNDER THE FUEL LINE FITTING ATTACHMENTS.

Consequence: THE INTRODUCTION OF HIGH PRESSURE ATOMIZED FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATES A RISK OF FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE IGNITION WHEN THE FUEL VAPOR COMES IN CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY FUEL LINE FITTINGS AND BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOVA BUS AT 1-450-472-6410.

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Owner Complaints for the 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS.

Safety Rating for the 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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