Nova BUS LFS, LFS Artic (2017): Power train
Recall 18V670000 · Sep 26, 2018 · Nova Bus
2
vehicles affected
2
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V670000
- Date
- Sep 26, 2018
- Maker
- Nova Bus
- Units affected
- 2
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V670000?
2 models: Nova Bus LFS (2017), Nova Bus LFS Artic (2017), about 2 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V670000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.