NHTSA Campaign 15V735000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Issued by Nova Bus · Reported Nov 5, 2015 · 304 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being pinched between the passenger counter housing and the door.
Consequence
A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
Remedy
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective cover over the passenger counter system and add a warning label, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's numbers for this recall are CR3492 and CR3493.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2013 | 304 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2014 | 304 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2015 | 304 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2013 | 304 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2014 | 304 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2015 | 304 |
| NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS | 2010 | 304 |
| NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS | 2011 | 304 |
| NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS | 2012 | 304 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V735000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.