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HighNHTSA·23V781000·Announced 2024-09-11

2023 Nova Bus Transit Buses Recalled for Detachable Sun Visor Risk

Nova Bus is recalling certain 2023 LFS transit buses because the sun visor may detach from its bracket. A loose sun visor could distract the driver or block the windshield view, increasing crash 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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting transit buses. While no injuries or deaths have been reported, the detached sun visor presents a significant crash risk by obstructing driver view or causing driver distraction. The explicit rule limiting theoretical hazards without reported injuries to score 3 or below applies here.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses due to a defect in the sun visor assembly. The sun visor may detach and fall from its bracket.

A detached sun visor can distract the driver or obstruct their view through the windshield, which increases the risk of a crash. This defect affects transit buses that carry multiple passengers, making the safety risk particularly significant.

The recall affects 2023 Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic models. Owners should contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 to arrange a free inspection and repair of the sun visor fasteners. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2024. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2023 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
  • detachment
  • driver-distraction
  • windshield-obstruction
  • crash-risk
Affected units
2

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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