Steering: critical fastenersRecall 22V-845 · Nova Bus vehicles
Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall 22V-845 covers 827 Nova Bus vehicles for a steering: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on November 15, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 22V845000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.