NOVA BUS LFS (2023) recall — Power Train
Nova Bus recalls 2019-2023 LFS transit buses due to potential transmission yoke separation causing sudden power loss and crash risk. Owners must have output yoke bolts inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS transit buses because the transmission yoke could separate, causing sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. This may require emergency evacuation in traffic, potentially injuring passengers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81495-nova-bus-2019-2023-lfs-buses-risk-of-sudden-power.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81495-nova-bus-2019-2023-lfs-buses-risk-of-sudden-power · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V482000
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“Nova Bus 2019-2023 LFS Buses: Risk of Sudden Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81495-nova-bus-2019-2023-lfs-buses-risk-of-sudden-power. Based on NHTSA recall #23V482000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V482000).
Why it’s dangerous
The transmission yoke may separate, causing driveshaft separation and sudden loss of drive power. This can lead to a crash or require emergency evacuation in traffic, increasing injury risk for passengers.
Who’s affected
Bus owners who purchased Nova Bus LFS or LFS Artic transit buses between 2019 and 2023 are affected. Drivers and passengers on buses with the recalled transmission yoke are at highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2019 and 2023 and has the LFS or LFS Artic model. The recall covers specific years and vehicle types as noted in the notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nova Customer Service
Call 1-800-350-6682 to confirm if your bus is affected and get instructions.
Have Dealers Inspect Output Yoke Bolts
Dealers will inspect and tighten loose output yoke bolts at no cost for affected buses.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What years of buses are affected?
2019-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses.
How can I check if my bus is affected?
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2019 and 2023 and has the LFS or LFS Artic model.
What should I do if my bus is affected?
Dealers will inspect and tighten loose output yoke bolts at no cost. Contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 for confirmation.
When will the remedy be available?
Phase 1 owners (2019-2023 LFS) were notified on October 27, 2024. Phase 2 owners (2019-2020 LFS Artic) will receive a second notice in January 2025.
Contact Nova Bus
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nova Bus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V482000 — Nova Bus Nova Bus Hello, I own a Nova Bus that is covered by recall 23V482000 from Nova Bus. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V482000 (December 7, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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