Recall
Nova Bus Lfs — 18V299000
NHTSA ID
18V299000
Make
Nova Bus
Model
Lfs
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2018-05-07
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Units Affected
1,058
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CR4079
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.
Consequence
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.