Recall 10V-132: 2007–2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS

NOVA BUS INCORPORATED recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Apr 6, 2010, covering about 104 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-132
Report date
Apr 6, 2010
Vehicles affected
104
Owners notified
May 11, 2010

The problem

Nova bus has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 lfs buses equipped with modine roof mounted radiator. The wrong type of o-ring was installed at the locations by the radiator manufacturer, modine. The o-rings must be viton type o-rings.

The risk

Deterioration of these o-rings may occur and leaking or seepage of hydraulic oil.

The fix

Dealers will install viton o-rings free of charge. The safety recall began on may 11, 2010. Owners may contact nova bus at 450-472-6410.

Notes

Nova bus recall no. Cr1461.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerNOVA BUS INCORPORATED
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V132000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nova Bus Nova LFS2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years

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 10V-132?

Nova bus has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 lfs buses equipped with modine roof mounted radiator. The wrong type of o-ring was installed at the locations by the radiator manufacturer, modine. The o-rings must be viton type o-rings.

How is recall 10V-132 fixed?

Dealers will install viton o-rings free of charge. The safety recall began on may 11, 2010. Owners may contact nova bus at 450-472-6410.

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.