NOVABUS LFS 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V558000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-11-02 2024-07-25 2024-07-26

Production Dates: 2016-10-13 - 2019-02-06

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5619

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 534

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova Bus" is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.

Consequence

A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the brake chamber as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 02, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5619.

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.nhtsa.gov.