CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2014-2017 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with USSC cantilever seats. The hardware used to attach the cantilever seats to the side rail may have been improperly tightened. As a result, the cantilever seat may drop to the floor.
- Risk
- If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat rails and hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4663.
- 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 2014-2017 Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses have USSC cantilever seats whose attaching hardware to the side rail may have been improperly tightened. Because of this, a cantilever seat can drop to the floor.
If a seat drops while someone is sitting in it, the occupant faces an increased risk of injury. Owners and operators of affected buses should take this seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
Nova Bus will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and replace the seat rails and hardware as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and reference recall number CR4663. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 2014201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 2014201520162017 |