Campaign 18V-670

Pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18V670000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about powertrain on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 18V-670
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Nova BUS	LFS	2017	0
Nova BUS	LFS Artic	2017	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.