NOVABUS NOVA LFS 2012: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V735000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | NOVA LFS | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-11-23 | 2015-11-05 | 2015-11-05 |
Production Dates: 2010-08-10 - 2015-06-09
Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR3492 and CR3493
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 304
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Nova Bus "Nova" is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being pinched between the passenger counter housing and the door.
A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective cover over the passenger counter system and add a warning label, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's numbers for this recall are CR3492 and CR3493.
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.
