NHTSA Campaign 20V568000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Issued by Nova Bus · Reported Sep 21, 2020 · 223 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2020 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. Certain power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection joint. This may cause a power steering assist lost and power steering fluid may leak from the ceiling into the passenger compartment.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak into the passenger cabin may increase the risk of a passenger injury.

Remedy

Nova Bus will notify owners, provide instructions for inspecting and replacing the power steering pipes, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4963.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NOVA BUS LFS 2019 223
NOVA BUS LFS 2020 223
NOVA BUS LFS 2021 223
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2019 223
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2020 223
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC 2021 223

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V568000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.