NHTSA Recall 14V380000: Abs warning light (service brakes)
Nova Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 796 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V380000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR3200 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK › ABS WARNING LIGHT |
| Report received | June 30, 2014 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
If the ABS malfunction light does not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the ABS is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late August 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3200.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V380000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Lfs | 2013 |
| Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.