Campaign 20V-457

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

Defect 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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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 20V457000. 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 20V-457
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Nova BUS	LFS	2016	0
Nova BUS	LFS Artic	2016	0

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