Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V482000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Nova Bus (US) Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-07-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V482000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
414
Reported to NHTSA
2023-07-12
Owners notified
2023-10-27

Defect description

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the output yoke bolts, and if necessary, tighten loose output yoke bolts, free of charge. Phase 1 will include 2019-2023 LFS vehicles. Nova notified dealers on 10/03/2024 and notified Phase 1 owners on 10/27/2024. Phase 2 will include 2019-2020 LFS Artic vehicles. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 27, 2023. A second notice will be mailed to Phase 2 owners once the remedy is available, expected in January 2025. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5442.

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.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
NOVA BUS LFS2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
NOVA BUS LFS Artic2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.