Vehicle recall 08V150000 · April 1, 2008
2003-2006 Nova Bus Nova LFS
The engine high pressure fuel lines from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail are prone to failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V150000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 2008
- Filed by
- NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR1219A
- Owner notification
- May 8, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nova Bus Nova LFS (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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