NHTSA recall 15V735000
Structure › Body › Door
Nova Bus Lfs and 2 more
Reported Nov 5, 2015304 vehicles affectedNova BusMaker’s number CR3492 and CR3493Built Aug 10, 2010 – Jun 9, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
The 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.