Recall 15V350 affects 250 2001-2004 Nova Bus Nova Lfs buses for delayed parking-brake application. Repair is free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer.
Nova Bus is recalling 250 2001-2004 Nova Lfs buses under recall 15V350 because certain air hose connections at the R14 valve can delay parking brake application. That delay can let the bus roll forward or rearward a few feet and raise crash risk, and Nova Bus dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake on a 2001-2004 Nova Bus Nova Lfs uses compressed air lines and valves to control when the brake applies. The R14 valve is part of that air system, routing air through the correct hose ports so the parking brake responds when the driver sets it.
On affected buses, certain air hoses were connected to the wrong ports during assembly. That routing error changes how air moves through the R14 valve. When the driver applies the parking brake, the brake can take longer than intended to apply because air is not reaching the valve path in the designed order.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or technician would not have a normal dashboard clue that the hoses are misrouted until the parking brake response feels delayed during use.
Who's affected?
Covers four Nova Lfs bus model years, all tied to the same air parking-brake component.
| 2002 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | Air |
|---|---|
| 2004 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | Air |
| 2003 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | Air |
| 2001 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | Air |
| Units affected | 250 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
A delayed parking brake can let the bus roll forward or rearward a few feet after the brake is applied, increasing crash risk. If your bus is still unrepaired, set the brake carefully, watch for movement, and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2001-2004 Nova Bus Nova Lfs is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nova Bus dealer to schedule the free R14 valve air-hose correction that fixes the delayed parking-brake application.
- Bring the recall notice if Nova Bus mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V350 when you call.
- Keep the bus secured when parked until the repair is complete, since the parking brake delay can let it roll forward or rearward a few feet.
- Call Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 with questions and reference Nova Bus recall CR3405.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nova Bus technician checks whether the air hoses connected to the R14 valve have already been inspected and repaired. If a bus still needs work, the technician corrects the hose connection so the parking brake applies as intended. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Nova Bus has a general reimbursement plan on file for related out of pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. Keep repair invoices and contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410 to ask how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 5, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 22, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V350?
Recall 15V350 covers 250 2001-2004 Nova Bus Nova Lfs buses with air hoses connected incorrectly to the R14 valve. That defect can delay parking-brake application, letting the bus roll forward or rearward a few feet. Nova Bus dealers will correct the hose connection for free.
What should I do if my 2001-2004 Nova Bus Nova Lfs is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 15V350. If it is, contact a franchised Nova Bus dealer or Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Reference recall CR3405 when you call. The hose-connection repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Nova Bus says dealers will correct the R14 valve hose connection free of charge for any included bus that has not already been inspected and repaired.
What is the safety risk?
The parking brake can apply with a delay. If that happens, the bus can roll forward or rearward a few feet after the parking brake is applied, increasing crash risk. Confirm the VIN, then arrange the free dealer correction if the bus is still unremedied.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V350000 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus customer service | 1-450-472-6410 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V350 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V350000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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