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2015-2017 Nova Bus LFS and Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: caliper

Nova Bus reported this safety recall on May 7, 2018. It covers about 1,058 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,058
reported
May 7, 2018
owners notified
Jul 5, 2018

Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 18V299000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V299000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Nova Bus LFS and Nova Bus LFS Artic caliper?

Yes. Recall 18V299000, reported on May 7, 2018, covers about 1,058 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V299000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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