CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
- Risk
- A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses from model years 2021 through 2024 may develop an air leak in the parking brake valve. The leak can unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
A bus that stops suddenly without its brake lights illuminating raises the risk of a crash, because drivers behind may not see that the bus is slowing or stopping. Owners of affected buses should contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
The remedy is free: Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 2021202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 202120222023 |