Nova Bus Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles
— Recall Campaign #24V647000
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 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 1,570 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V647000
| Manufacturer: | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 05, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V647000 |
| Units affected: | 1,570 |
- Description:
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 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:
- Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 23V-350 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- 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.