NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V299
Manufacturer Nova Bus
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,058
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
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.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova’s number for this recall is CR4079.
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.
Recall Acknowledgement
May 31, 2018
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