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.
Nova Bus (US) – Brake Support Bolt may Break
| Report Received Date | 05/07/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V299000 |
| Consequence Summary | Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | CR4079 |
| Potentially Affected | 1058 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V299000) |
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