Recall 24V647000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT Defect in 2010-2024 NOVA BUS LFS
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,570 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V647000 |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,570 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2010 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2012 NOVA BUS LFS, 2013 NOVA BUS LFS, 2013 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2014 NOVA BUS LFS, 2014 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2015 NOVA BUS LFS, 2015 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2016 NOVA BUS LFS, 2016 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2017 NOVA BUS LFS, 2017 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2018 NOVA BUS LFS, 2018 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2019 NOVA BUS LFS, 2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2020 NOVA BUS LFS, 2020 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2021 NOVA BUS LFS, 2022 NOVA BUS LFS, 2023 NOVA BUS LFS, 2024 NOVA BUS LFS
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Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety Consequence
A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 23V-350 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V213000 | 2023 NOVA BUS LFS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 45 | |
| 25V822000 | 2025 NOVA BUS LFS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP | 6 | |
| 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 | |
| 25V184000 | 2023 NOVA BUS LFS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 24 | |
| 24V873000 | 2023 NOVA BUS LFS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 758 |