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.