The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V568000·Announced 2020-09-21

Nova Bus Recalls LFS Models Due to Power Steering Pipe Separation Risk

Nova Bus is recalling 2019-2021 LFS and LFS ARTIC transit buses because power steering pipes may separate, causing fluid leaks and loss of steering assist.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power steering pipe separation) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash and passenger injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2019-2021 model year LFS and LFS ARTIC transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where power steering pipes running from the rear engine bay to the front gearbox may separate at the connection joint.

This separation can result in a loss of power steering assist and cause power steering fluid to leak from the ceiling into the passenger compartment. The loss of steering assist may increase the risk of a crash, while the fluid leak into the cabin may increase the risk of passenger injury.

Nova Bus will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting and replacing the power steering pipes free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
223

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LFS ARTIC
  • LFS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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