NHTSA Campaign 23V714000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Issued by Nova Bus (US) Inc. · Reported Oct 25, 2023 · 514 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2019 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The attachment hardware may have been incorrectly installed beneath the rear wheel well passenger seats, allowing the seat to detach from the frame.
Consequence
A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Nova Bus will inspect and replace the attachment hardware as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5500.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2015 | 514 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2016 | 514 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2017 | 514 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2018 | 514 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2019 | 514 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2015 | 514 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2016 | 514 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2017 | 514 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2018 | 514 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2019 | 514 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V714000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.