redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED recalls 2008 Nova Bus Nova Lfs

Recall date

February 9, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15V076000

Brand / firm

Nova Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5 units

Why it was recalled

An emergency exit that is difficult to open may hinder egress in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2008 LFS transit buses manufactured January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008. Surrounding material may interfere with opening of the emergency exit windows, making them more difficult to open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

What to do

Nova has notified owners, and dealers removed any material that restricted the opening of the emergency exit, free of charge. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's number for this recall is CR1314.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.