Nova Bus Recalls 2016 LFS Models Due to Transmission Pressure Switch Failure
Nova Bus is recalling 2016 LFS and LFS Artic buses because pressure switches may fail, causing a loss of drive and increasing crash risk.
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 (transmission pressure switch failure) that can cause a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash and passenger injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2016 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units. The recall addresses a defect where pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury. The recall began on September 15, 2020.
Allison Transmissions will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Nova's number for this recall is CR4943.
The recalled product
- Product
- NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, LFS
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 34
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 ARTIC
- LFS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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