Nova Bus recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2019–2021
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2019–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V568000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 21, 2020
- Owners notified
- Oct 7, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 223
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nova Bus recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 3, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Service brakes, air Jun 2, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Visibility May 12, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Seat belts Mar 24, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Seats Feb 10, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 19, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.