Electrical system: softwareRecall 18V-829 · 2013–2018 Nova Bus LFS Artic
Nova Bus recall 18V-829 covers 337 2013–2018 Nova Bus LFS Artic for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V829000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.