CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The driver's seat belt may be pinched by the partition, preventing seat belt from 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 loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will adjust the seat base plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5818. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 9, 2026.
What this recall means for you
The driver's seat belt on certain transit buses may be pinched by the partition, which can keep the belt from retracting properly. As a result, these buses do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 for seat belt assemblies.
A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
The manufacturer will adjust the seat base plate at no cost to owners. Owners who have questions can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410, and vehicles involved in the recall will be searchable by VIN on NHTSA.gov. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 20242025 |
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