The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V558000·Announced 2024-07-25

Nova Bus Recalls 2016-2019 LFS Models Due to Brake Chamber Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses because a defective brake chamber may leak air, causing unexpected braking, overheating, or fire.

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 (brake chamber) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The recall addresses a defect where the brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in an air leak.

This air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly. Such unexpected braking can overheat the brakes, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the sudden engagement of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the brake chamber as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 02, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus 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, LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
534

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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