Nova Bus Recalls 2022 LFS Transit Buses for Steering Hose Defect
Nova Bus is recalling 2022 LFS transit buses because the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose detachment and a loss of power 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 (steering system) where the source text explicitly states the defect can increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Nova Bus (US) Inc. 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.
A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- NOVA BUS LFS
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 17
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 (1)
- LFS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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