The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V412000·Announced 2016-06-08

Nova Bus Recalls 2012-2015 LFS Models Due to Unsecured Destination Signs

Nova Bus is recalling 914 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses from 2012-2015 because destination signs may fall, posing an injury risk to nearby individuals.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk of physical injury from falling objects without reported fatalities or serious injuries, 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 2012-2015 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses manufactured between June 18, 2012, and October 19, 2015. The recall involves 914 vehicles that have destination signs which may not be properly secured, creating a risk that the sign could fall.

If a destination sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone standing under or near the sign. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the signs as necessary at no charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners can contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS, LFS ARTIC
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
914

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 (2)

  • LFS
  • LFS ARTIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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