Vehicle recall 20V568000 · September 21, 2020
Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic
Certain power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection joint.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2020 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. Certain power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection joint. This may cause a power steering assist lost and power steering fluid may leak from the ceiling into the passenger compartment.
- Consequence
- A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak into the passenger cabin may increase the risk of a passenger injury.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will notify owners, provide instructions for inspecting and replacing the power steering pipes, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4963.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V568000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 21, 2020
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR4963
- Owner notification
- October 7, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 223
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nova Bus LFS (2019-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019
- Nova Bus LFS Artic (2019-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019
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