NHTSA Campaign 12V549000

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Issued by Nova Bus · Reported Nov 23, 2012 · 26 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010 LFS transit buses manufactured June 10, 2010, through November 11, 2010; and equipped with flush mounted windows and Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handles is incorrect resulting in embrittlement of the handle and a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.

Consequence

In the event the egress window fails during an emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the bus placing them at risk of injury.

Remedy

Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the egress handles free of charge. Ricon will supply the replacement handles. The recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-877-999-8808.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NOVA BUS NOVA LFS 2010 26

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V549000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.