The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26E019000·Announced 2026-04-09

Nova Bus Recalls Ricon Hidden Frame Windows for Detachment Risk

Nova Bus is recalling Ricon hidden frame windows sold through Prevost due to inadequate adhesion that may cause glass to detach, increasing crash injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

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

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain Ricon hidden frame windows sold through Prevost Parts and Prevost Service Center. The recall addresses a defect where inadequate adhesion around the window frame may cause the glass to detach. As a result, these windows fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

The defect increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash if the glass falls out of the frame. Additionally, detached window glass can become a road hazard for other vehicles, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the windows as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. The recall number is ER26501, and affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 8, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS recall
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus Components
Hazard
Affected units
61

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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