NOVA BUS INCORPORATED: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by NOVA BUS INCORPORATED in 1999. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 1, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NOVA BUS/SLACK ADJUSTER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40 FOOT TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR REAR CAM BRAKES AND HALDEX AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS AND SOLD TO NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY. THE SLACK ADJUSTERS CAN CRACK.

NHTSA ID: 99V169000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 350

Consequence Summary:

BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS ARE REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE CURB-SIDE SLACK ADJUSTERS EVERY 3,000 MILES. NOVABUS WILL REIMBURSE OWNERS FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR THROUGH THEIR STANDARD WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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