The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V449000·Announced 2024-06-17

Nova Bus Recalls 2021 LFS Buses Due to Door Operator Weld Failure

Nova Bus is recalling 2021 LFS buses because welds may fail, allowing the door to open while in motion and increasing injury risk.

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 defect that increases the risk of injury if the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The recall addresses a defect where welds may fail, allowing the rotary plate to separate from the door operator.

This separation can allow the passenger door to open while the bus is in motion, increasing the risk of injury. The defect is classified under Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch Plate.

Owners will receive notification letters mailed on August 12, 2024. Nova Bus will replace the door operator assembly free of charge. 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
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
7

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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