CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
- Risk
- A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will inspect and replace the brake chamber as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 02, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5619.
- 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
Some rear-axle brake chambers may have been improperly manufactured, allowing air to leak from them. A leak can cause the brakes to engage on their own, which can overheat the brakes and raise the risk of a fire, and sudden unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.
If you own or operate an affected bus, contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and reference recall CR5619. Nova Bus will inspect the brake chamber and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2024. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and have the repair done at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 2016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 2016201720182019 |