Nova Bus Recalls 2006-2007 LFS Transit Buses for Emergency Exit Defect
Nova Bus is recalling 2006-2007 LFS transit buses because they may have an incorrect number of emergency exits, failing federal safety standards.
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 regarding emergency egress that increases the risk of injury during an emergency, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2006-2007 LFS transit buses. The vehicles may have been built with an incorrect number of emergency exits, which means they fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
An insufficient number of emergency exits can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury. This recall is being conducted in phases. Phase 1 includes 1 bus, with owner notifications mailed on December 12, 2025. Phase 2 includes 1 bus, with owner notifications expected on or about February 16, 2026.
Nova Bus will replace some windows with emergency exit windows free of charge. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5691. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NOVA BUS LFS
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- 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 (1)
- LFS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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