The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V829000·Announced 2018-11-26

Nova Bus Recalls 2013-2018 LFS Artic Buses for Software Fault

Nova Bus is recalling 2013-2018 LFS Artic transit buses because a software fault may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack dampening, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle stability loss increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2013-2018 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. The recall addresses a fault code in the engine that may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening, which reduces vehicle stability.

If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hubner ACU software, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 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 ARTIC
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
337

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)

  • LFS ARTIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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