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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1997 Nova Bus Lfs in Canada.
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. This can result in an engine compartment fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the turbocharger.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain low-floor buses equipped with window stoppers which are designed to be released manually in emergencies in order to allow the window to be opened to full width for passenger egress, these window stoppers may wear or become damaged thereby allowing the window to open fully. There is the risk of passengers falling out of the window if this should occur. Correction: A new version window stopper will be installed on affected vehicles.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
ON CERTAIN LOW-FLOOR BUSES, THE FUEL TANK FASTENERS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE SEPARATION OF THE FUEL TANK FROM THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION: FUEL TANK FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH FASTENERS WITH SELF LOCKING CHARACTERISTICS.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
NOTE: LOW-FLOOR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SHURE-POWER INDUSTRIES MODEL 52107 VOLTAGE EQUALIZERS. A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR IN AN INTERNAL COMPONENT OF THE VOLTAGE EQUALIZER WHICH MAY INDUCE MELTING OF THE 24 VOLT INPUT POST. THIS COULD IN TURN CAUSE A 24 VOLT BATTERY CABLE TO TOUCH THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND OVERHEAT TO THE POINT OF IGNITING A FIRE IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. CORRECTION: A PROTECTION MODULE WILL BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ON THE 12 AND 24 VOLT INPUT POSTS OF THE VOLTAGE EQUALIZER.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
NOTE: LOW-FLOOR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TELESCOPING HANDICAPPED RAMPS MANUFACTURED BY RICON. AN ANCHOR PIN IN THE MECHANISM COULD DETACH AND JAM THE RAMP OPERATION OR ALLOW THE RAMP TO DEPLOY WITHOUT ACTIVATION OF THE MECHANISM WHILE THE VEHICLE IS HANDLING A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT. CORRECTION: ANCHOR PIN WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING COTTER PINS AT BOTH ENDS.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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