NHTSA Recall 24V518000: Air (parking brake)
Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 900 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V518000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5615 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › AIR |
| Report received | July 8, 2024 |
| Owner notification | July 24, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
Safety risk
A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V518000
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.