Recall 23V714000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2019 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The attachment hardware may have been incorrectly installed beneath the rear wheel well passenger seats, allowing the seat to detach from the frame.
Safety Consequence
A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Nova Bus will inspect and replace the attachment hardware as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5500.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2015 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2016 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2016 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2017 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2017 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2018 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2018 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2019 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2019 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.