Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Nova Bus (US) Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 26, 2018

(Campaign #: CR4422)

Engine Fault Code Causes Loss of Vehicle Stability

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. A fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stability.

NHTSA ID: 18V829000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 337

Consequence Summary:

If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hubner ACU software, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4422.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 78.64

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September 26, 2018

(Campaign #: CR4437)

Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2017 Nova Bus LFS Hybrid and LFS Arctic Hybrid transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.

NHTSA ID: 18V670000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Nova will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4435.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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May 7, 2018

(Campaign #: CR4079)

Brake Support Bolt may Break

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses, equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.

NHTSA ID: 18V299000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 1,058

Consequence Summary:

Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Nova will notify owners and dealers will install new guide pins at each wheel end on suspect axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4079.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 96.03

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February 17, 2018

(Campaign #: CR4225)

PEX Connectors may Leak Coolant

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses equipped with transmission oil coolers. In the event of a transmission oil cooler failure, transmission fluid may mix with coolant that circulates through the passenger compartment heating system. Exposure to transmission fluid may degrade the PEX connectors of the heating system, resulting in hot coolant leaking into the passenger area.

NHTSA ID: 18V117000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 24

Consequence Summary:

Leaking coolant could come into contact with passengers, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PEX fittings with brass fittings, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4226.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 29.17

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