Nova Bus (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V117000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V117000 by Nova Bus (us) Inc.. Affecting 2013 lfs transit buses equipped with transmission oil coolers Includes 24 affected units, PEX Connectors may Leak Coolant, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2013 lfs transit buses equipped with transmission oil coolers
Defect Summary
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2013 lfs transit buses equipped with transmission oil coolers. in the event of a transmission oil cooler failure, transmission fluid may mix with coolant that circulates through the passenger compartment heating system. exposure to transmission fluid may degrade the pex connectors of the heating system, resulting in hot coolant leaking into the passenger area.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pex fittings with brass fittings, free of charge. the recall began on march 6, 2018. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. nova's number for this recall is cr4226.