CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS transit buses manufactured from August 10, 2010, through November 5, 2015. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
- Risk
- If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats for missing welds. If missing welds are found, the seats will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3632.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Nova LFS transit buses built between August 2010 and November 2015 have seat frames (J-Brackets) that may be missing welds. The seat belt anchorage assembly could separate from the J-Bracket.
If the seat belt anchor separates, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410 for more information. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Nova will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the seats for missing welds. Seats found to be missing welds will be repaired free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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