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HighNHTSA·23V277000·Announced 2023-04-18

Nova Bus Recalls Transit Buses Due to Emergency Exit Window Defects

Nova Bus is recalling 2012-2014 LFS transit buses because emergency exit windows may be improperly installed or insufficient, potentially delaying evacuation.

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 (emergency exit) that increases the risk of injury in an emergency, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2014 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the emergency exit window release and label may have been installed in the incorrect location. Additionally, the emergency exit window opening may be insufficient. These issues cause the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

In an emergency, the incorrect placement of the window exit release and label instructions, or the insufficient window opening, may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit. This increases the risk of injury to passengers or crew attempting to evacuate the vehicle.

Nova Bus will either remove the emergency exit window feature and/or relocate the release mechanism, label, and chime cord stop-request system as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
40

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)

  • LFS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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