The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V075000·Announced 2015-02-09

Nova Bus Recalls 2006-2007 LFS Transit Buses for Door Control Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 2006-2007 LFS transit buses because rear exit door controls may not function properly, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door controls) that poses a risk of injury to occupants, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 LFS transit buses manufactured between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2007. The recall addresses a defect where the rear exit door controls may not function properly.

If the rear exit door does not open and close as expected, there is an increased risk of injury to bus occupants. The defect is classified under the structure, body, and door components of the vehicle.

Nova has notified owners, and dealers will correct the exit door control programming free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Nova's recall number is CR1300.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
17

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NOVA LFS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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