NHTSA Campaign 18V829000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Issued by Nova Bus · Reported Nov 26, 2018 · 337 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. A fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stability.

Consequence

If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hubner ACU software, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4422.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2013 337
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2014 337
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2015 337
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2016 337
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2017 337
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2018 337

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V829000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.