The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V866000·Announced 2023-12-20

2023 Nova Bus LFS Suspension Hardware May Separate

Nova Bus is recalling 2023 LFS buses because the front air spring suspension hardware may separate from its attachment plate, potentially causing sudden loss of suspension and vehicle control.

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 suspension system defect with potential to cause serious harm on multi-passenger buses (loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk). No injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported warrant a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2023 LFS buses due to a defect in the front air spring suspension system. The front suspension hardware attachment plate may separate during operation, causing a sudden loss of suspension.

A sudden loss of suspension can result in loss of vehicle control and increased risk of a crash. This defect poses a significant safety risk to passengers and other road users.

Owners were notified by mail on January 31, 2024. Nova Bus will replace the affected attachment plate free of charge. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

This recall affects 9 buses. NHTSA campaign number: 23V866000.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension System
Hazard
Affected units
9

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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