Engine and engine cooling: cooling systemRecall 18V-117 · 2013 Nova Bus LFS
Nova Bus recall 18V-117 covers 24 2013 Nova Bus LFS for a engine and engine cooling: cooling system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Leaking coolant could come into contact with passengers, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
29%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.