31 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2020-09-22
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2020 nova bus lfs transit buses. Certain power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection joint. This may cause a power steering assist lost and power steering fluid may leak from the ceiling into the passenger compartment.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak into the passenger cabin may increase the risk of a passenger injury.
Corrective Action
Nova bus will notify owners, provide instructions for inspecting and replacing the power steering pipes, free of charge. The recall began october 7, 2020. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr4963.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-03-10
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 lfs buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 2021. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-03-10
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 lfs buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 2021. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-03-10
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 lfs buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 2021. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-03-10
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 lfs buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 2021. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 lfs and 2009-2012 lfs artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on december 23, 2022. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.
DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 lfs and 2009-2012 lfs artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on december 23, 2022. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.
DEFECT #8 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #9 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #10 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #11 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #12 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 lfs and 2009-2012 lfs artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.
DEFECT #13 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 lfs and 2009-2012 lfs artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.
DEFECT #14 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #15 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #16 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #17 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #18 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 lfs and 2009-2012 lfs artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.
DEFECT #19 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 lfs and 2009-2012 lfs artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.
DEFECT #20 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #21 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #22 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #23 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #24 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 lfs and 2009-2012 lfs artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.
DEFECT #25 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2022-12-08
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 lfs and 2009-2012 lfs artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamp, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 31, 2023. Owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
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.
DEFECT #26 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #27 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #28 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #29 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-11-16
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #30 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2024-03-18
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 lfs artic and 2021-2023 lfs buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Nova will inspect and tighten the power cable nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2024. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5570.
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.
DEFECT #31 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Posted on: 2024-03-27
Description
Nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2020-2024 lfs vehicles. The engine coolant return hose may fail, leaking coolant and causing an engine shutdown.
Consequence
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Nova bus will replace the engine coolant return hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 26, 2024. Owners may contact nova bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova bus number for this recall is cr5577.
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.