2019-2023 Nova Bus LFS and Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: driveshaft
Nova Bus (Us) Inc. reported this safety recall on July 12, 2023. It covers about 414 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 414
- reported
- Jul 12, 2023
- owners notified
- Oct 27, 2023
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V482000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 23V482000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2023 Nova Bus LFS and Nova Bus LFS Artic driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 23V482000, reported on July 12, 2023, covers about 414 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V482000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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