2018–2022 Nova Bus LFS & Nova Bus Lfs Artic Steering Recall 22V845000 (Nova Bus CR5342)
NHTSA recall 22V845000 (Nova Bus recall CR5342) covers about 827 2018–2022 Nova Bus LFS & Nova Bus Lfs Artic vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 15, 2022. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V845000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Steering (critical fasteners)
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped with a Bosch steering gear box. The steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out.
The risk
Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the fasteners as an interim remedy. The permanent remedy, consisting of replacing and tightening new fasteners to increase the clamp load, is expected to be available November 30, 2022, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5342.
Status: NHTSA lists Nov 16, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Nova Bus recall number CR5342
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V845000 as CR5342. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "CR5342 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS | 2018–2022 | — |
| Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2018–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 15, 2022
- Owner notification
- Nov 16, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V845000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V845000 is open, call any Nova Bus dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V845000 or CR5342). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V845000?
NHTSA recall 22V845000 (Nova Bus recall CR5342) covers about 827 2018–2022 Nova Bus LFS & Nova Bus Lfs Artic vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 15, 2022. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped with a Bosch steering gear box.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V845000?
No. NHTSA's record for 22V845000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Nova Bus dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V845000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Nova Bus dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V845000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed." NHTSA lists Nov 16, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Nova Bus recall number for 22V845000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as CR5342. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (CR5342) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V845000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V845000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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