2015 Nova Bus Lfs Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V412000
Manufacturer: Nova Bus
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR3539
Manufactured Begin Date: June 18th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: October 19th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: July 21st, 2016

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.

Corrective Summary:
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the sign as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3539.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V191000
Manufacturer: Nova Bus
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR3632
Manufactured Begin Date: August 10th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: November 5th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: June 8th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS transit buses manufactured from August 10, 2010, through November 5, 2015. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Summary:
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats for missing welds. If missing welds are found, the seats will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3632.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V135000
Manufacturer: Nova Bus
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR3601 & CR3642
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 2014
Manufactured End Date: February 15th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: April 21st, 2016

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V735000
Manufacturer: Nova Bus
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR3492 and CR3493
Manufactured Begin Date: August 10th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: June 9th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: November 23rd, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.