Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2008 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1
— Recall Campaign #15V076000
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2008 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008. Surrounding material may interfere with opening of the emergency exit windows, making them more difficult to open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V076000
| Manufacturer: | redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 09, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V076000 |
| Units affected: | 5 |
- Description:
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2008 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008. Surrounding material may interfere with opening of the emergency exit windows, making them more difficult to open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- Consequeces:
- An emergency exit that is difficult to open may hinder egress in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Nova has notified owners, and dealers removed any material that restricted the opening of the emergency exit, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1314.
- 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.safercar.gov.