NOVABUS LFS 2021: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH PLATE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V449000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-08-12 2024-06-17 2024-06-18

Production Dates: 2021-05-07 - 2021-07-20

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5612

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH PLATE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova Bus" is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The welds may fail, allowing the rotary plate to separate from the door operator.

Consequence

The separation can allow the passenger door to open while the bus is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Nova Bus will replace the door operator assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5612.

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.