Nova Bus LFS, Nova LFS: Service brakes — abs warning light

Affects Nova Bus LFS, Nova LFS · 2004–2013 — about 796 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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