Nova Bus Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped
— Recall Campaign #22V845000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 827 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V845000
| Manufacturer: | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 15, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V845000 |
| Units affected: | 827 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.