5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2016-06-08
Description
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.
Consequence
If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the sign as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 29, 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.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 2015-11-05
Description
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.
Consequence
A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2016-03-04
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 lfs and lfs artic vehicles manufactured from january 1, 2014, through february 15, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the pin on the wiper idler arm may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Consequence
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper idler arm, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2016. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr3601.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2016-02-05
Description
Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 nova lfs artic transit buses manufactured from september 1, 2010, through april 30, 2015, and equipped with allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system (egs) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnect.
Consequence
If the main power cable disconnects, there will be a loss of power that could disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the main power cable, re-routing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2016. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is cr3590.
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.
DEFECT #5 - SEATS
Posted on: 2019-07-03
Description
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.
Consequence
If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
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.