Recall 22V845000: 2018–2022 Nova Bus LFS, 2018–2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive these vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Report date
Nov 15, 2022
Vehicles affected
827
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
22V845000
Manufacturer campaign
CR5342
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Owner letters
Nov 16, 2022
Components
Steering:critical fasteners (Steering)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology