Nova Bus Recalls 2007-2010 LFS Buses for Traction Control Defect
Nova Bus is recalling 2007-2010 LFS transit buses because the traction control system may activate incorrectly, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the vehicle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury or property damage risks.
Plain-English summary
Nova Bus Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Nova LFS transit buses equipped with the Automatic Traction Control (ATC) system and V-Bea multiplexing system. These vehicles were manufactured between April 2, 2007, and June 30, 2010.
The recall addresses a defect where the vehicle's multiplex program did not correctly send the parking brake or interlock signal to the ATC system. Consequently, the ATC system may inadvertently activate when the parking brake or brake interlock is applied. The system may misinterpret this situation as wheel spin, causing it to apply and release the brakes, which could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly.
This defect increases the risk of a crash if the vehicle moves inadvertently while the parking brake is applied. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Manufacturer
- NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 139
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- NOVA LFS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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