Nova Bus LFS: Steering

Affects Nova Bus LFS · 2010–2011 — about 170 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain buses, fasteners on various steering assembly components (steering box, steering shaft, etc.) may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. Should a steering component loosen or separate, it could result in a loss of steering capability. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Nova Bus will provide fleet operators with directives to inspect and tighten the various steering components fasteners to specifications.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational