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Transport Canada Recall - 2011381 - NOVA BUS

2011-10-26

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Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2011381 - NOVA BUS. Date: 2011-10-26.

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Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2011381 - NOVA BUS. Date: 2011-10-26.

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BrandNOVA BUS
ProductBus recalled by NOVA BUS
IssueVehicle - Engine
IdentificationRA-71149

Affected products

BrandNOVA BUS
ProductBus recalled by NOVA BUS
Description2010 | NOVA BUS | LFS, 2011 | NOVA BUS | LFS

Issue

On certain buses equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. Should this occur, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion or damage to adjacent materials, which could result in a vehicle fire. If both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing could detach completely, separate from the vehicle, and strike another vehicle, stationary object, or bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Cummins will install updated V-band clamps.

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Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryVehicles - Bus
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
Published byTransport Canada
Alert / recall typeVehicle recall
Identification numberRA-71149
Background{}
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2012-04-18

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