NHTSA recall 23V714000
Seats › Critical fasteners
Nova Bus Lfs and 1 more
Reported Oct 25, 2023514 vehicles affectedNova Bus (US) Inc.Maker’s number CR5500
The defect
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.
The risk
A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.