Nova Bus LFS: Brakes

Affects Nova Bus LFS · 2004–2013 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 - Air Brake Systems. The ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could result in loss of ABS function going unnoticed by the driver, which could affect braking system function, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational