NOVABUS LFS ARTIC 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V829000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS ARTIC 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-06 2018-11-26 2018-11-28

Production Dates: 2013-08-21 - 2018-06-03

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR4422

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 337

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

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.