Vehicle recall 18V829000 · November 26, 2018
2013-2018 Nova Bus LFS Artic
A fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stability.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. A fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stability.
- Consequence
- If there is a loss of vehicle stability, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hubner ACU software, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4422.
- 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
- 18V829000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 26, 2018
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR4422
- Owner notification
- December 6, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 337
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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