NOVABUS LFS ARTIC 2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V568000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | LFS ARTIC | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-07 | 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR4963
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 223
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
