NHTSA Recall 15V079000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Nova Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V079000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR1430 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | February 9, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2009 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. In the affected buses, the brake hose fitting crimping ring may have been damaged and, as a result, the crimping ring may fail where the brake hose attaches to the air brake chamber.
Safety risk
Failure of the crimping rimgs may affect the braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova has notified owners, and dealers inspected and replaced the damaged fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1430.
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 15V079000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2009 |
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.