NOVABUS LFS 2012: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V277000

Production Dates: 2015-06-18 - 2015-10-19

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5415

Component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova Bus" is recalling certain 2014 LFS and 2012-2013 LFS Artic transit buses. The emergency exit window release and label may have been installed in the incorrect location. In addition, the emergency exit window opening may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

In an emergency, the incorrect placement of the window exit release and label instructions or the insufficient window opening may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Nova Bus will either remove the emergency exit window feature, and/or relocate the release mechanism, label, and chime cord stop-request system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5415.

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.