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Safety recall · 25V476000

Steering: electric power assist system Nova Bus recall

Nova Bus reported this recall to NHTSA on July 22, 2025. It covers about 339 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
25V476000
Reported
Jul 22, 2025
Vehicles
339
Area
Steering

The problem

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses. The electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input.

The risk

A steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Nova Bus will install a check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5746.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Nova Bus dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 25V476000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 25V476000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Nova Bus's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 25V476000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 25V476000 announced?

Nova Bus reported it to NHTSA on July 22, 2025. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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