Nova Bus Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2022 LFS vehicles
— Recall Campaign #23V350000
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2012-2022 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 166 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V350000
| Manufacturer: | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 17, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V350000 |
| Units affected: | 166 |
- Description:
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2012-2022 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Consequeces:
- A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will adjust the recline angle of the seat-back rest, or add a spacer on the driver's seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5419.
- 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.