NHTSA Recall 01V059003: Service brakes, air
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 314 vehicles. It affects 2000 Novabus Rts.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V059003 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | August 1, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers. These rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. The affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings.
Safety risk
If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect brake rollers and replace them if necessary. Owner notification began march 21, 2001. 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 novabus at 1-505-347-7349 or arvinmeritor at 1-859-525-3361.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V059003
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Novabus Rts | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.