NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Nova Bus Nova LFS Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2001 Nova Bus Nova LFS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nova Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Nova Bus Nova LFS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
NHTSA #15V350000Reported June 5, 2015 · Nova Bus
Potentially affected: 250 vehicles
Defect description
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 LFS buses manufactured January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2004. The affected vehicles have certain air hoses that may have been incorrectly connected to the R14 valve, causing a delay when applying the parking brake.
Safety consequence
A delay in the application of the parking brake may result in the bus rolling forward or rearward a few feet, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Nova Bus is confirming that all buses were inspected and repaired. Nova Bus will notify the owner of any unremedied bus and dealers will correct the hose connection, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3405.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
NHTSA #07V027000Reported February 1, 2007 · NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 384 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND BACKPLATE CAN BREAK ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Safety consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer remedy
NOVABUS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DETROIT DIESELWILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER, AS NECESSARY, TO ENSURE THAT AFFECTED UNITS HAVE A BORELESS TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND REINFORCED BACKPLATE AND ATTACHMENT INSTALLED (PLEASE SEE 04E051). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOVA BUS AT 1-313-592-3708.
Notes
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.
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