Report Date
Jun 15, 2020
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.
Safety Consequence
The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2017 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2018 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2019 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.