NOVABUS LFS ARTIC 2016: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V323000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | LFS ARTIC | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-06-21 | 2017-05-16 | 2017-05-18 |
Production Dates: 2016-05-17 - 2017-04-28
Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR4041
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Nova Bus "Nova" is recalling certain 2016 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. In the event of a loss of communication within the bus' multiplex network, the computer may command full throttle application, without input from the driver.
Unintentional, full throttle application may increase the risk of a crash.
Nova has notified owners, and dealers have reprogrammed the buses, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR4041.
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.
