NOVABUS LFS 2019: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V714000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-12-01 2023-10-25 2023-10-25

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

Summary

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.

Notes

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.