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Vehicle recall 18V299000 · May 7, 2018

Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic

Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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
18V299000
Reported to NHTSA
May 7, 2018
Filed by
Nova Bus
Manufacturer campaign
CR4079
Owner notification
July 5, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected
1,058
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
Recall 18V299000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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