Nova Bus Recalls 2015-2017 LFS Models Due to Brake Component Defect
Nova Bus is recalling 2015-2017 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses because a brake guide pin may break, potentially causing loss of braking ability or tire pressure.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can cause loss of braking ability or tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses equipped with axles featuring radial air disk brakes. The recall addresses a defect where surface roughness on a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
This defect poses a safety risk because the breakage of the guide pin can lead to a loss of braking ability or a loss of tire pressure, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 1,058 vehicles.
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will install new guide pins at each wheel end on the suspect axles at no charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- NOVA BUS LFS, LFS ARTIC
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 1,058
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 (2)
- LFS
- LFS ARTIC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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