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⛔ Do not drive until fixed💥 Crash riskNHTSA 22V845📅 Nov 16, 2022

2018–2022 Nova Bus LFS & 2018–2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped with a Bosch steering gear box. The steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out.

💥 The risk

Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the fasteners as an interim remedy. The permanent remedy, consisting of replacing and tightening new fasteners to increase the clamp load, is expected to be available November 30, 2022, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5342.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
22V845000
Manufacturer recall #
CR5342
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
827
Component
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owner phone
1-800-350-6682
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 16, 2022
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V845 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V845?

2018–2022 Nova Bus LFS & 2018–2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic. 827 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nova Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-350-6682. Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired.