NHTSA Recall 15V071000: Axle shaft (power train)
Nova Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2009–2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V071000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | BS1555 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY › AXLE SHAFT |
| Report received | February 6, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010 with ZFAV132 rear axles. The affected vehicles may have been produced with rear axle half shafts that received an inadequate surface treatment which may result in axle shaft failure.
Safety risk
If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova has notified the affected owners, and all affected buses have been reapired, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is BS1555.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V071000
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.