Recall 24V518000: 2021–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 8, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 900
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
The risk
A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Nova Bus LFS
- 2022 Nova Bus LFS
- 2023 Nova Bus LFS
- 2024 Nova Bus LFS
- 2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V518000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR5615
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 24, 2024
- Components
- Parking brake:conventional:air (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology