Electrical system: softwareRecall 20V-354 · 2016–2019 Nova Bus LFS
Nova Bus recall 20V-354 covers 55 2016–2019 Nova Bus LFS for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V354000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.
The risk
The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.