CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. In the event of a loss of communication within the bus' multiplex network, the computer may command full throttle application, without input from the driver.
- Risk
- Unintentional, full throttle application may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova has notified owners, and dealers have reprogrammed the buses, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR4041.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2016 transit buses, a loss of communication within the bus's multiplex electrical network can cause the computer to command full throttle without any input from the driver. The bus can accelerate on its own, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you operate or own one of these buses, the manufacturer has notified owners and authorized dealers have reprogrammed the affected vehicles. The repair is free of charge. Contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410 and have the vehicle inspected and reprogrammed at an authorized dealer.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your bus is covered by this campaign.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 2016 |
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