NOVABUS NOVA LFS 2012: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V769000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS NOVA LFS 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-19 2014-12-03 2014-12-03

Production Dates: 2012-06-27 - 2012-10-15

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR3280

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 LFS transit buses manufactured June 27, 2012, to October 15, 2012, and equipped with slim flip-up seats. In the affected vehicles, the anchor rivnut may not properly secure one end of the seat to the bus wall.

Consequence

If the seat detaches from the wall, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the anchor rivnut, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3280.

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.safercar.gov.