The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V670000·Announced 2018-09-26

Nova Bus Recalls 2017 LFS Hybrid Buses for Transmission Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 2017 LFS Hybrid and LFS Arctic Hybrid buses because pressure switches may fail, causing a loss of drive and increasing crash risk.

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 (transmission pressure switch failure) that can cause a loss of drive, explicitly stated to increase the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2017 Nova Bus LFS Hybrid and LFS Arctic Hybrid transit buses equipped with specific Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The recall addresses a defect where pressure switches on these drive units may fail, which can result in a loss of drive.

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are 2017 model year LFS and LFS ARTIC buses.

Nova will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS, LFS ARTIC
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2

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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