2022 Nova Bus LFS recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 23V054000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CR5374, CR5375
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 17
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-350-6682
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 6, 2023
- 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.