Nova Bus Recalls

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Summary Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.

Risk The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V354000

Report Date 2020-06-15

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.

Risk The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V354000

Report Date 2020-06-15

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.

Risk The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V354000

Report Date 2020-06-15

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.

Risk The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V354000

Report Date 2020-06-15

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission 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. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V457000

Report Date 2020-08-05

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 18, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4943.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission 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. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V457000

Report Date 2020-08-05

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 18, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4943.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2020 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. Certain power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection joint. This may cause a power steering assist lost and power steering fluid may leak from the ceiling into the passenger compartment.

Risk A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak into the passenger cabin may increase the risk of a passenger injury.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V568000

Report Date 2020-09-21

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova Bus will notify owners, provide instructions for inspecting and replacing the power steering pipes, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 5, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4963.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.

Risk An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V416000

Report Date 2022-06-13

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova Bus will provide the remedy parts and service document instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus' customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5259.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.

Risk An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V416000

Report Date 2022-06-13

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova Bus will provide the remedy parts and service document instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus' customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5259.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.

Risk An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V416000

Report Date 2022-06-13

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova Bus will provide the remedy parts and service document instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus' customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5259.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.

Risk An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V416000

Report Date 2022-06-13

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova Bus will provide the remedy parts and service document instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus' customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5259.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.

Risk An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V416000

Report Date 2022-06-13

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova Bus will provide the remedy parts and service document instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus' customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5259.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.

Risk An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V416000

Report Date 2022-06-13

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova Bus will provide the remedy parts and service document instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus' customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5259.

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.

Summary Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.

Risk An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V416000

Report Date 2022-06-13

Who to Contact if You Own This Vehicle

Remedy Nova Bus will provide the remedy parts and service document instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus' customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5259.

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.