The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V476000·Announced 2025-07-22

Nova Bus steering can turn without driver input from missing valve

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses because the electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel on its own.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: a missing hydraulic component allows unintended steering input, taking directional control of a passenger bus away from the driver.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses. About 339 units are potentially affected.

The electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input.

NHTSA states that a steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Nova Bus will install a check valve free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 11, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410, referencing recall number CR5746, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Power steering
Hazard
Affected units
339

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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