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NHTSARecalled May 16, 2017 · #17V323000

Full Throttle Application from Communication Loss

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. In the event of a loss of communication within the bus' multiplex network, the computer may command full throttle application, without input from the driver. Unintentional, full throttle application may increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Full Throttle Application from Communication Loss
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Nova has notified owners, and dealers have reprogrammed the buses, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR4041.

View the official CPSC notice