Nova BUS LFS, LFS Artic (2016): Power train
Recall 20V457000 · Aug 5, 2020 · Nova Bus
34
vehicles affected
34
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V457000
- Date
- Aug 5, 2020
- Maker
- Nova Bus
- Units affected
- 34
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V457000?
2 models: Nova Bus LFS (2016), Nova Bus LFS Artic (2016), about 34 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V457000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.