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Nova BUS 2018–2022 Steering recall

Recalled November 15, 2022 · NHTSA recall 22V845000 · Nova BUS

Hazard
Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. · NHTSA advisory: Do Not Drive
Remedy
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.
Units
827 units

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.

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.

Product
Nova BUS LFS · Nova BUS LFS ARTIC
Manufacturer(s)
Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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