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SevereNHTSA·23V714000·Announced 2023-10-25

Nova Bus Recalls 2015-2019 LFS Models Due to Seat Hardware Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 2015-2019 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses because incorrectly installed seat hardware may allow seats to detach, increasing injury risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat detachment) that increases the risk of injury during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2019 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where attachment hardware may have been incorrectly installed beneath the rear wheel well passenger seats. This installation error allows the seat to detach from the frame.

A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the attachment hardware as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus 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 ARTIC, LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
514

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 ARTIC
  • LFS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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