Nova Bus recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
Nova will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4943.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2016
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V457000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 5, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 15, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 34
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nova Bus recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 3, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Service brakes, air Jun 2, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Visibility May 12, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Seat belts Mar 24, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Seats Feb 10, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 19, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.