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- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. During the hose manufacturing, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose fitting detachment and a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will inspect and replace the power steering hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5451. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-054.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022-2023 transit buses may have had a power steering hose assembled incorrectly during manufacturing. Over time, a hose fitting can detach, which causes a sudden loss of power steering assist.
A sudden loss of power steering assist makes the bus harder to steer and can increase the risk of a crash. Drivers should be aware of this risk if their vehicle is affected.
The repair is free. Nova Bus will inspect the power steering hoses and replace them as necessary at no charge. Owners can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and reference recall CR5451, which expands recall 23V-054. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2023. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 20222023 |
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