Recall 23V277000

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Report Date
20230418
Component
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2014 LFS and 2012-2013 LFS Artic transit buses. The emergency exit window release and label may have been installed in the incorrect location. In addition, the emergency exit window opening may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Safety Consequence

In an emergency, the incorrect placement of the window exit release and label instructions or the insufficient window opening may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Nova Bus will either remove the emergency exit window feature, and/or relocate the release mechanism, label, and chime cord stop-request system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5415.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 NOVA BUS LFS
2013 NOVA BUS LFS
2014 NOVA BUS LFS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.