Recall 23V714000 — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Defect in 2015-2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
RECALL This recall affects up to 514 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V714000 |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 514 |
| Component | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2019 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The attachment hardware may have been incorrectly installed beneath the rear wheel well passenger seats, allowing the seat to detach from the frame.
Safety Consequence
A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Nova Bus will inspect and replace the attachment hardware as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5500.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V213000 | 2023 NOVA BUS LFS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 45 | |
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| 25V696000 | 2019 NOVA BUS LFS | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | |
| 25V101000 | 2005 NOVA BUS LFS | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 2 | |
| 25V773000 | 2024 NOVA BUS LFS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 5 | |
| 25V553000 | 2013 NOVA BUS LFS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 24 | |
| 25V476000 | 2022 NOVA BUS LFS | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 339 | |
| 25V368000 | 2022 NOVA BUS LFS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 45 | |
| 24V647000 | 2013 NOVA BUS LFS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1,570 | |
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