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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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