NHTSA Campaign 23V481000

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

Issued by Nova Bus (US) Inc. · Reported Jul 12, 2023 · 196 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. During the hose manufacturing, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose fitting detachment and a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the power steering hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5451. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-054.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NOVA BUS LFS 2022 196
NOVA BUS LFS 2023 196

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V481000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.