NOVABUS LFS 2022: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V054000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-03-06 2023-02-06 2023-02-07

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5374, CR5375

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova" is recalling certain 2022 LFS transit buses. During assembly, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose 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 March 6, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's numbers for this recall are CR5374 and CR5375.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.