SeatsRecall 19V-511 · Nova Bus vehicles
Nova Bus recall 19V-511 covers 802 Nova Bus vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 46% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V511000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
46%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 27, 2014 to April 7, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.