The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V350000·Announced 2023-05-17

Nova Bus Recalls LFS Models Due to Driver Seat Belt Retraction Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 2012-2022 LFS vehicles because the driver's seat belt may not retract properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 structural vehicle defect (seat belt assembly) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific 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 (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2022 LFS vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's seat belt may not retract properly. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

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. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will adjust the recline angle of the seat-back rest or add a spacer on the driver's seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 14, 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 — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
166

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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