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- SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Nova Bus LFS buses from model years 2012 through 2019 may have a driver's seat belt that does not retract properly. A belt that stays loose can increase the risk of injury in a crash, and the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 for seat belt assemblies.
The remedy is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will adjust the recline angle of the seat-back rest or add a spacer to the driver's seat, as needed. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. For questions, contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and reference recall CR5419.
If you operate or manage one of these buses, check your vehicle identification number for open recalls and schedule the repair promptly.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 20122013201420152016201720182019202020212022 |
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