NHTSA Recall 18V299000: Caliper (service brakes)
Nova Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,058 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V299000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR4079 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | May 7, 2018 |
| Owner notification | July 5, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V299000
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.