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NHTSA Recall 08V150000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

NOVA BUS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19 vehicles. It affects 2003–2006 Nova Bus Nova Lfs.

19
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2009
owners notified (May 8)
NHTSA campaign08V150000
Manufacturer campaignCR1219A
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL
Report receivedApril 1, 2008
Owner notificationMay 8, 2009
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Nova bus is recalling 19 my 2003-2006 lfs transit buses built with cummins isl engines which were equipped with cm850 fuel systems. The engine high pressure fuel lines from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail are prone to failure. Failure typically occurs at or under the fuel line fitting attachments.

Safety risk

The introduction of high pressure atomized fuel into the engine compartment creates a risk of fire due to possible ignition when the fuel vapor comes in contact with hot surfaces.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary fuel line fittings and brackets free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2008. Owners may contact nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.

Notes

Nova bus recall no. Cr1219a.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 08V150000

Make and modelModel years
Nova Bus Nova Lfs2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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.