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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain transit buses built with radial air disc brakes may have a guide pin in the brake calipers with a rough surface. This roughness can cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
If the guide pin breaks, the bus can lose its ability to brake or lose tire pressure, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify owners, and dealers will install new guide pins at each wheel end on affected axles at no cost. Owners can contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and reference recall CR4079. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 201520162017 |