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Vehicle recall 11V158000 · March 10, 2011

2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS

An insufficient torque was applied to the drag link attachment bolts during production.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 lfs 40 ft and lfs 60 ft transit buses manufactured from March 31, 2009, through February 11, 2011. An insufficient torque was applied to the drag link attachment bolts during production. The drag link could become detached from the steering linkage, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence
Loss of vehicle control could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will provide owners the correct documentation to verify the torque values for the drag link and to correct the drag link if necessary. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the correct torque value free of charge. The safety recall began on March 16, 2011. Owners may contact nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V158000
Reported to NHTSA
March 10, 2011
Filed by
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
Owner notification
March 16, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
198
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Recall 11V158000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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