Nova Bus (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V845000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V845000 by Nova Bus (us) Inc.. Affecting 2018-2022 lfs and 2018-2021 lfs artic buses equipped with a bosch steering gear box Includes 827 affected units, Loose or Missing Steering Gear Box Fasteners, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2022 lfs and 2018-2021 lfs artic buses equipped with a bosch steering gear box

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V845000
Manufacturer: Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-11-15T00:00:00
Subject: Loose or missing steering gear box fasteners
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 827

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CR5342
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: 78.36

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SID: row-7b6g_6q78.ar5v
NHTSA ID: 22V845000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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