Nova Bus Recalls LFS Transit Buses Due to Steering Linkage Defect

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 LFS 40 ft and LFS 60 ft transit buses manufactured from March 31, 2009, through February 11, 2011. The recall involves 198 vehicles.

The defect is caused by insufficient torque applied to the drag link attachment bolts during production. This condition could allow the drag link to become detached from the steering linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and potentially causing a crash.

Dealers will provide owners with documentation to verify the torque values for the drag link and will correct the drag link if necessary. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the correct torque value free of charge. The safety recall began on March 16, 2011. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-450-472-6410 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

NOVA BUS NOVA LFS

Brand

NOVA BUS

Manufacturer

NOVA BUS INCORPORATED

Category

Vehicle — Transit Bus

Hazard

• loss-of-control
• steering-failure

Affected units

198

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