Report Date
May 7, 2018
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Affected Vehicles
6
Defect Description
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses, equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
Safety Consequence
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova will notify owners and dealers will install new guide pins at each wheel end on suspect axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4079.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2015 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2016 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2016 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2017 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2017 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.