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NHTSARecalled May 7, 2018 · #18V299000

Brake Support Bolt may Break

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses, equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break. Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Brake Support Bolt may Break
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Nova will notify owners and dealers will install new guide pins at each wheel end on suspect axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4079.

View the official CPSC notice