Recall 01V-321: 1997–2000 Novabus RTS
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Oct 9, 2001, covering about 43 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The door separates and falls off, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NOVA BUS INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body › Door |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V321001 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-321?
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.
How is recall 01V-321 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.