Vehicle recall 10V216000 · May 20, 2010
2009-2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS
The bolts on the engine cradle were not torqued according to appropriate specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 nova lfs 40 ft and model year 2010 nova lfs 60 ft t-drive transit buses manufactured from August 27, 2007 through November 11, 2010, equipped with cummins isl or isb engines. The bolts on the engine cradle were not torqued according to appropriate specifications.
- Consequence
- The bolts can be worn prematurely and break off, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on July 1, 2010. Owners may contact nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.
- Notes
- Owners 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
- 10V216000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2010
- Filed by
- NOVA BUS
- Owner notification
- July 1, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 157
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
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 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
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