Recall 15V735000: 2013–2015 Nova Bus LFS, 2013–2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic, 2010–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 5, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 304
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being pinched between the passenger counter housing and the door.
The risk
A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
The fix
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective cover over the passenger counter system and add a warning label, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's numbers for this recall are CR3492 and CR3493.
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
- 2013 Nova Bus LFS
- 2014 Nova Bus LFS
- 2015 Nova Bus LFS
- 2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2014 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic
- 2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS
- 2011 Nova Bus Nova LFS
- 2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V735000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR3492 and CR3493
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus
- Owner letters
- Nov 23, 2015
- Components
- Structure:body:door (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology