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HighNHTSA·23V481000·Announced 2023-07-12

2023 Nova Bus LFS Transit Buses Power Steering Hose Defect Recall

Nova Bus is recalling 2023 and 2022 LFS transit buses due to power steering hose assembly defects that could result in loss of steering assist and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting the power steering system, but the source explicitly states no injuries or illnesses have been reported. The hazard is theoretical—loss of steering assist could increase crash risk, but no actual incidents are documented. Per the rubric, when no injuries are reported and the hazard is theoretical, the score is at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 model year LFS transit buses. During manufacturing, the power steering hoses may not have been assembled correctly, which could result in hose fitting detachment and loss of power steering assist.

Affected vehicles include 2022 and 2023 Nova Bus LFS models. A total of 196 vehicles are subject to this recall, which is an expansion of recall number 23V-054.

Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus will inspect and replace the power steering hoses at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2023. Alternatively, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2023 NOVA BUS LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
  • steering-failure
  • loss-of-power-assist
  • crash-risk
Affected units
196

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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