NOVABUS LFS 2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V350000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-07-14 2023-05-17 2023-05-18

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5419

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 166

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209

Summary

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova" is recalling certain 2012-2022 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will adjust the recline angle of the seat-back rest, or add a spacer on the driver's seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5419.

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.