Nova Bus Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #10V324000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V324000 by Nova Bus Incorporated. Includes 139 affected units, ATC SYSTEMS SENSORS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transit buses equipped with atc (automatic traction control) system and v-bea multiplexing system manufactured from april 2, 2007 through june 30, 2010. the atc system may inadvertently activate whenever the parking brake or the brake interlock is applied, since the vehicle's multiplex program did not correctly send the parking brake or interlock signal to the atc system. the atc system could misinterpret this situation as wheel spin, subsequently applying and releasing the applied brakes. the vehicle could then move unexpectedly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the system and the engine's ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on july 22, 2010. owners may contact nova bus at 450-472-6410.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V324000

Manufacturer: Nova Bus Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2010-07-12T00:00:00

Subject: Atc systems sensors

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 139

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transit buses equipped with atc (automatic traction control) system and v-bea multiplexing system manufactured from april 2, 2007 through june 30, 2010. the atc system may inadvertently activate whenever the parking brake or the brake interlock is applied, since the vehicle's multiplex program did not correctly send the parking brake or interlock signal to the atc system. the atc system could misinterpret this situation as wheel spin, subsequently applying and releasing the applied brakes. the vehicle could then move unexpectedly.

Consequence Summary: The vehicle may move inadvertently even when the parking brake is applied increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the system and the engine's ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on july 22, 2010. owners may contact nova bus at 450-472-6410.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V324000

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