Recall 10V082 affects 9 2009-2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs buses with an improper fuel unit. Repair will be free once available through Cummins.
Nova Bus is recalling 9 2009-2010 Nova Lfs transit buses equipped with Cummins engines because an improper fuel unit was installed. NHTSA campaign 10V082 does not list a specific consequence, and the dealer repair will be free once Nova Bus makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel unit on the 2009-2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs is part of the fuel delivery system for the Cummins engine. Its job is to move fuel from the tank to the engine at the pressure and flow the engine is built to use. On a transit bus, that part has to match the engine and tank setup exactly.
On the recalled buses, Nova Bus says an improper fuel unit was installed. That means the installed part does not match the fuel system specified for these 40 foot buses. A mismatched fuel unit can interfere with the way fuel is delivered to the engine, so the repair focuses on replacing the incorrect unit with the proper one.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or maintenance crew should not rely on a dashboard light, sound, or drivability change to confirm whether a bus is included. The VIN and recall campaign decide whether this defect applies.
Who's affected?
Covers the same fuel system component across the 2009 and 2010 model years.
| 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | fuel system |
| Units affected | 9 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
The filing does not list a specific safety consequence for this campaign, so treat an included 2009-2010 Nova Lfs as needing service attention rather than guessing at the risk. Confirm the VIN and follow Nova Bus or Cummins repair instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs is included in this recall.
- Wait for Nova Bus repair instructions before scheduling service; this recall does not list an available dealer remedy.
- Call Cummins at 1-800-343-7357 with questions about the improper fuel-unit remedy.
- Reference recall number 10V082 when you call Nova Bus, Cummins, or a franchised Nova Bus service location.
- Keep any Nova Bus or Cummins recall letter with the bus file and bring it to service.
What happens at the repair
Nova Bus is coordinating this campaign with Cummins because the affected buses were built with an improper fuel unit on Cummins-equipped models. The source filing does not give a step-by-step dealer procedure yet. At the dealer, the service desk should route the bus through the Cummins campaign process and confirm what fuel-unit work is required before the visit. The final dealer remedy will be free once available. Ask the service desk to tie the appointment to recall 10V082 and the Cummins engine campaign.
Timeline
| March 5, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V082?
Recall 10V082 covers 9 2009-2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs transit buses equipped with Cummins engines. The recall concerns an improper fuel unit installed in the fuel pump system, and Cummins is handling the remedy for affected buses.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included in recall 10V082. If it is, contact a franchised Nova Bus service location or Cummins at 1-800-343-7357 and reference recall number 10V082 when you schedule the remedy.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 10V082, Nova Bus is working with Cummins, and Cummins is handling the remedy for the affected fuel unit.
What is the safety risk?
The filing for recall 10V082 does not list a specific safety consequence. It identifies an improper fuel unit on affected Nova Lfs buses equipped with Cummins engines. Treat the recall as a required safety repair and confirm the VIN before arranging service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V082000 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus customer service | 1-800-343-7357 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V082 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V082000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →