Nova Bus Lfs recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 7, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nova Bus (US) Inc. recalls 2015–2017 Nova Bus Lfs, Lfs Artic

Recall number

18V299000

Brand / firm

Nova Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,058 units

Why it was recalled

Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses, equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.

What to do

Nova will notify owners and dealers will install new guide pins at each wheel end on suspect axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4079.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.