NOVABUS LFS 2022: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V481000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | LFS | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-07-12 | 2023-07-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5451
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 196
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
