Report Date
Nov 26, 2018
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
6
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2014 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2015 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2016 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2017 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2018 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.