Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS |
| 2011 | NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS |
| 2012 | NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS |
| 2013 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2013 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2014 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2014 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2015 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2015 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.