CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2017 Nova Bus LFS Hybrid and LFS Arctic Hybrid transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
- Risk
- A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4435.
- 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 2017 transit buses with Allison hybrid drive units may have pressure switches that can fail. If a switch fails, the bus can lose drive unexpectedly and shut down while in operation, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by the manufacturer. Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches at no cost to the owner. To check whether a bus is affected or to ask about the recall, contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and reference recall CR4435. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 2017 |