NHTSA Recall 15V073000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
Nova Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V073000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR1261 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Report received | February 9, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2007 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the band clamp on the flex pipe between the turbocharger and the diesel particulate filter may be incorrectly located allowing the exhaust pipe to leak hot exhaust gases onto nearby components.
Safety risk
If the components are exposed to hot exhaust gases, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nova notified owners, and dealers correctly positioned the clamps on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1261.
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 15V073000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2007 |
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.