NHTSAPARKING BRAKE
Nova Bus (US) Inc. - Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
Published: July 8, 2024Recall ID: 24V518000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
Affected Products
Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage |
| Nhtsa id | 24V518000 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V518000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Defect summary | Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights. |
| Completion rate | 84.67 |
| Corrective action | Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615. |
| Consequence summary | A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5615 |
| Potentially affected | 900 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |