NHTSA Recall 17V323000: Electrical system and accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Nova Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24 vehicles. It affects 2016 Nova Bus Lfs Artic.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V323000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR4041 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | May 16, 2017 |
| Owner notification | June 21, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V323000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2016 |
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.