Recall 23V482000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Defect in 2019-2023 NOVA BUS LFS
RECALL This recall affects up to 414 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V482000 |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 414 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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 Consequence
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.
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V213000 | 2023 NOVA BUS LFS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 45 | |
| 25V822000 | 2025 NOVA BUS LFS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP | 6 | |
| 25V696000 | 2019 NOVA BUS LFS | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | |
| 25V101000 | 2005 NOVA BUS LFS | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 2 | |
| 25V773000 | 2024 NOVA BUS LFS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 5 | |
| 25V553000 | 2013 NOVA BUS LFS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 24 | |
| 25V476000 | 2022 NOVA BUS LFS | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 339 | |
| 25V368000 | 2022 NOVA BUS LFS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 45 | |
| 24V647000 | 2013 NOVA BUS LFS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1,570 | |
| 25V184000 | 2023 NOVA BUS LFS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 24 |