Nova Bus recall: Seats
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2015–2019
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2015–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V714000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nova Bus (Us) Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 25, 2023
- Owners notified
- Dec 1, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 514
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- CR5500
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nova Bus recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 3, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Service brakes, air Jun 2, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Visibility May 12, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Seat belts Mar 24, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Seats Feb 10, 2026
- Nova Bus recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 19, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.