NHTSA Campaign 24V518000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Issued by Nova Bus (US) Inc. · Reported Jul 8, 2024 · 900 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.

Consequence

A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NOVA BUS LFS 2021 900
NOVA BUS LFS 2022 900
NOVA BUS LFS 2023 900
NOVA BUS LFS 2024 900
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2021 900
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2022 900
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2023 900

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V518000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.