Campaign 23V-481

During the hose manufacturing, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose fitting detachment and a…

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 23V481000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 2, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 23V-481
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Nova BUS	LFS	2022 to 2023	2

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

4 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-476 Jul 22, 2025
Electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input
23V-054 Feb 6, 2023
During assembly, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose detachment and a loss of power steering…
22V-845 Nov 15, 2022
Steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out
22E-050 Jun 17, 2022
Steering gear may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture
20V-568 Sep 21, 2020
Certain power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection joint