Vehicle recall 17V323000 · May 16, 2017
2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Unintentional, full throttle application may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V323000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2017
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR4041
- Owner notification
- June 21, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system; Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nova Bus LFS Artic (2016): 2016
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