NHTSA recall 23V481000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Nova Bus Lfs
Reported Jul 12, 2023196 vehicles affectedNova Bus (US) Inc.Maker’s number CR5451
The defect
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.
The risk
Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.