NOVABUS LFS 2022: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V907000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2022
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-12-03 2024-12-03

Production Dates: 2022-09-26 - 2024-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5674

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova Bus" is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS buses. The wheelchair securement system may have been installed with the attachment points in the incorrect locations.

Consequence

Incorrectly located attachment points may prevent the securement system from adequately restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will reinstall securement system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 1, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5674.

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 nhtsa.gov.