NOVA BUS LFS (2023) recall — Steering
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses due to potential power steering hose detachment causing loss of steering assist. Owners should contact customer service for free inspection and replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nova Bus is recalling some 2022-2023 LFS transit buses because power steering hoses might be assembled incorrectly, which could lead to sudden loss of steering power and increase crash risk. This affects bus owners who need to have the hoses checked and replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81496-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-power-steering-recall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81496-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-power-steering-recall-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V481000
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“Nova Bus 2023 LFS Buses: Power Steering Recall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81496-nova-bus-2023-lfs-buses-power-steering-recall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V481000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V481000).
Why it’s dangerous
During manufacturing, the power steering hose might not have been assembled correctly. This can cause the hose fitting to detach, leading to sudden loss of power steering assist. Without steering assistance, drivers may lose control of the bus, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Bus owners who purchased a 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit bus are affected. Drivers and passengers on these buses face the highest risk due to potential loss of steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2022 and 2023 and has the Nova Bus LFS model. The recall covers specific transit buses that were sold during this period.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nova Customer Service
Call 1-800-350-6682 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the power steering hoses if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the power steering hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5451. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-054.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
During manufacturing, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose fitting detachment and loss of power steering assist.
How can I check if my bus is affected?
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2022 and 2023 and has the Nova Bus LFS model.
What should I do if my bus is affected?
Contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 to have the power steering hoses inspected and replaced for free.
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 23V481000 — Nova Bus Nova Bus Hello, I own a Nova Bus that is covered by recall 23V481000 from Nova Bus. The official recall notice states: Nova Bus will inspect and replace the power steering hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5451. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-054. 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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Where this comes from
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 #23V481000 (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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