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NHTSA Recall 25V476000: Electric power assist system (steering)

Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 339 vehicles. It affects 2020–2023 Nova Bus Lfs.

339
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (September 11)
NHTSA campaign25V476000
Manufacturer campaignCR5746
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedJuly 22, 2025
Owner notificationSeptember 11, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses. The electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input.

Safety risk

A steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Nova Bus will install a check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5746.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V476000

Make and modelModel years
Nova Bus Lfs2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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.