Nova Bus LFS Transit Buses Recalled for Driveshaft Separation
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, causing driveshaft separation and sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crashes and passenger injury.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 (driveshaft separation) creating risk of crash and passenger injury during evacuation in traffic. No injuries or deaths reported; classified as High severity under the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2023 Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, if a bus loses drive power in traffic, passengers may need to be evacuated in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury.
According to NHTSA, approximately 414 vehicles are affected. Phase 1 includes 2019-2023 LFS vehicles; owners were notified on October 27, 2024. Phase 2 includes 2019-2020 LFS Artic vehicles; owners were sent interim safety notifications on October 27, 2023, with a second notice expected in January 2025. Dealers will inspect the transmission yoke bolts and, if necessary, tighten loose bolts at no charge. Owners can contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NOVA BUS LFS, LFS ARTIC
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 414
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
- LFS ARTIC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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