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Nova Bus - Transmission may separate from driveshaft
Official notice
12 Jul 2023
Last checked
12 Jul 2023
An official NHTSA notice concerns Nova Bus - Transmission may separate from driveshaft. 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. Published 2023-07-12.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
414
Recall number
CR5442
Official notice
2023-07-12
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Nova Bus. Contact: Nova Bus (US) Inc..
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