NOVABUS LFS 2024: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V518000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-07-24 2024-07-08 2024-07-09

Production Dates: 2021-11-17 - 2024-03-15

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5615

Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 900

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.