Canada2020–2024 Nova Bus LFS transit buses are affected; owners can identify them by the Nova Bus LFS model years 2020–2024. The control unit on certain buses can shut down, which could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and increase the risk of a crash or passenger injury. Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide instructions to correct the connections to the control unit.
What's being recalled
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
How to identify it
2020–2024 Nova Bus LFS
The hazard
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-425.
Issue:
On certain transit buses, a problem could cause the control unit to shut down. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to correct the connections to the control unit.
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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