2022 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2021 Nova Bus Lfs | 2021 Nova Bus Lfs Artic — Steering: critical fasteners
Published November 16, 2022 · Recall initiated: November 15, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V845000, published November 16, 2022 and initiated November 15, 2022. Recalling firm: Nova Bus (US) Inc.; 2022 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2021 Nova Bus Lfs | 2021 Nova Bus Lfs Artic — Steering: critical fasteners.
What's the hazard
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped with a Bosch steering gear box. The steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the fasteners as an interim remedy. The permanent remedy, consisting of replacing and tightening new fasteners to increase the clamp load, is expected to be available November 30, 2022, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5342.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Model
- LFS
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Lot
- 2022 NOVA BUS LFS | 2018 NOVA BUS LFS | 2018 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC | 2019 NOVA BUS LFS | 2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC | 2020 NOVA BUS LFS | 2020 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC | 2021 NOVA BUS LFS | 2021 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2021 Nova Bus Lfs | 2021 Nova Bus Lfs Artic — Steering: critical fasteners recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V845000 on November 16, 2022. Reported hazard: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped with a Bosch steering gear box. The steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the fasteners as an interim remedy. The permanent remedy, consisting of replacing and tightening new fasteners to increase the clamp load, is expected to be available November 30, 2022, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5342.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NOVA BUS. Model: LFS.