Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Nova Bus (US) Inc. in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 21, 2020

(Campaign #: CR4963)

Power Steering Pipes May Separate

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.

NHTSA ID: 20V568000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 223

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 62.33

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August 5, 2020

(Campaign #: CR4943)

Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.

NHTSA ID: 20V457000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 34

Consequence Summary:

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Nova will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4943.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 73.53

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June 15, 2020

(Campaign #: CR4916E)

Rear Passenger Door May not Re-open if Obstructed

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.

NHTSA ID: 20V354000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 55

Consequence Summary:

The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action:

Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 41.82

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