Recall 10V324 affects 139 2007-2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs transit buses for an ATC brake-signal defect. Reprogramming is free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer.
Nova Bus recall 10V324 covers 139 2007-2010 Nova Lfs transit buses equipped with ATC and V-BEA multiplexing systems because the traction control system can misread a parking brake or brake interlock signal as wheel spin. The bus can move unexpectedly with the parking brake applied, which increases crash risk, and the Nova Bus dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The automatic traction control system on 2007-2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs transit buses is designed to reduce wheel spin by applying brake force when the drive wheels lose traction. The V-BEA multiplexing system is the bus computer network that passes signals between systems, including the parking brake, brake interlock, and traction control.
On affected buses, the multiplex program does not send the parking brake or brake interlock signal to the traction control system correctly. When the parking brake or interlock is applied, the traction control system reads the situation as wheel spin. It then applies and releases brakes that are already applied, which lets the bus move unexpectedly.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is in the control signal logic, so the driver is not given a separate symptom before the traction control system reacts incorrectly.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 model years, all tied to the same hydraulic brake system.
| 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | hydraulic brake system |
| 2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | hydraulic brake system |
| 2008 Nova Bus Nova Lfs | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 139 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A parking brake system that does not hold can let the bus move after it is parked, increasing the risk of a crash. When parking, confirm the vehicle is secure and keep people clear until it is stable. Repair will be free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs is included in this recall.
- Review the Nova Bus owner notice mailed July 22, 2010, and keep it with your service records.
- Call Nova Bus at 450-472-6410 for repair instructions and reference recall number 10V324.
- Schedule the free system and engine ECU reprogramming that corrects the traction-control brake signal issue.
- Avoid leaving the bus unattended with the parking brake or brake interlock applied until Nova Bus confirms the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The listed dealer remedy is a Nova Bus technician reprogramming the automatic traction control system and the engine ECU so the parking brake and brake interlock signals are handled correctly. The recall filing says this repair is free of charge and that the safety recall began on July 22, 2010. Because the current remedy status is not listed in this source, confirm the open repair with the dealer before arranging service. If the campaign is open for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| July 12, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 22, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V324?
Recall 10V324 covers 139 2007-2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs transit buses with ATC and V-BEA multiplexing systems. A programming error can let the traction control system apply and release the brakes when the parking brake or brake interlock is applied. Nova Bus dealers reprogram the system and engine ECU for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V324. If it is, contact a franchised Nova Bus dealer to schedule the system and engine ECU reprogramming. Reference recall number 10V324 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Nova Bus dealers reprogram the affected system and the engine ECU free of charge for buses included in recall 10V324.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unexpected vehicle movement while the parking brake is applied. The traction control system can misread the brake signal as wheel spin, then apply and release the brakes. That increases crash risk. The free dealer repair corrects the system programming.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V324000 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus customer service | 450-472-6410 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V324 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V324000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →