Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V481000 Reported July 12, 2023

Power steering hose may detach

Q: What is recall 23V481000?

NHTSA recall 23V481000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on July 12, 2023. It addresses: Power steering hose may detach. The recall affects approximately 196 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Nova Bus (us) Inc. · Steering · 196 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23V481000

Manufacturer Campaign

CR5451

Manufacturer

Nova Bus (us) Inc.

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

196

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 12, 2023

Completion Rate

94.39

Defect Summary

Nova bus (us) inc. (nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 lfs transit buses. during the hose manufacturing, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose fitting detachment and a loss of power steering assist.

Safety Consequence

Sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V481000 or campaign CR5451.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 23V481000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V481000?

NHTSA recall 23V481000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on July 12, 2023. It addresses: Power steering hose may detach. The recall affects approximately 196 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V481000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR5451. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.