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Nova Bus LFS Recall 16V412: Transit Bus Destination Sign May Fall Off

NHTSA campaign 16V412, reported June 8, 2016, 914 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2012-2015 Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic transit buses, built between June 18, 2012 and October 19, 2015, have destination signs that may not be properly secured. If a sign comes loose and falls, anyone standing or walking under or near it could be injured.

Nova will notify owners of affected buses. Authorized dealers will inspect the destination sign and secure it as needed, at no cost to the owner. The recall began on July 20, 2016.

If you operate or own one of these buses, contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410 and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V412Nova Bus
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from June 18, 2012, through October 19, 2015. The affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fall.
Risk
If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.
Remedy
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the sign as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3539.
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.

Affected vehicles

Nova Bus LFS2012201320142015
Nova Bus LFS Artic2012201320142015