NHTSA Recall 22V845000: Critical fasteners (steering)
Do not drive Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 827 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V845000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5342 |
| Component | STEERING › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | November 15, 2022 |
| Owner notification | November 16, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V845000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Lfs | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.