Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V670000

Power train: automatic transmission

Nova Bus filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-09-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V670000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-26
Owners notified
2018-10-05

Defect description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2017 Nova Bus LFS Hybrid and LFS Arctic Hybrid transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.

Safety risk

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4435.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
NOVA BUS LFS2017
NOVA BUS LFS Artic2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.