NOVABUS LFS ARTIC 2018: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V714000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | LFS ARTIC | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-10-25 | 2023-10-25 |
Production Dates: 2013-08-21 - 2018-06-03
Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5500
Component: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 514
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
