Recall 96V178005 — SEATS Defect in 1996-1996 NOVABUS BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 398 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V178005 |
| Manufacturer | NOVA BUS INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 398 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Safety Consequence
IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.
Related Recalls for NOVABUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V029000 | 1995 NOVABUS RTS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 900 | |
| 02V148000 | 1997 NOVABUS RTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2,561 | |
| 01V322001 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 190 | |
| 01V321001 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 43 | |
| 01V059003 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 314 | |
| 99V169000 | 1998 NOVABUS NFD | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | 350 | |
| 05V065000 | 2001 NOVABUS RTS | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 12 |