Nova Bus (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V482000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V482000 by Nova Bus (us) Inc.. Affecting 2019-2023 lfs and lfs artic transit buses Includes 414 affected units, Transmission May Separate from Driveshaft, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019-2023 lfs and lfs artic transit buses

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V482000
Manufacturer: Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Report Received Date: 2023-07-12T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission may separate from driveshaft
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 414

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CR5442
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.8

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SID: row-9crp-9vgc_uvet
NHTSA ID: 23V482000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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