Defect Description For Recall
Nova Bus Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2004 And 2006-2013 Lfs Transit Buses. Due To A Programming Error In The Vehicle Control Unit, The Abs MalfunCTIon Light May Not Illuminate If The Abs Control Unit Loses Power. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
NOVA BUS
Model Of Vehicle
LFS
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V380000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
Effect Of Defect
If The Abs MalfunCTIon Light Does Not Illuminate If The Abs Control Unit Loses Power, The Driver Would Not Be Aware That The Abs Is Not FunCTIonal And That The Brakes May Unexpectedly Lock Up Under Certain Conditions When The Brakes Are Applied, Increasing The Risk Of Crash.
Fix Defect
Nova Bus Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Software For The Instrument Cluster, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin In Late August 2014. Owners May Contact Nova Bus Customer Service At 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus’ Number For This Recall Is Cr3200.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
796
Date Owners Notified
20140827
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Date Report Received
20140630
Make Campaign Number
CR3200
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121