Seat belts: frontRecall 24V-647 · Nova Bus vehicles
Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall 24V-647 covers 1,570 Nova Bus vehicles for a seat belts: front problem, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 28% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V647000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The risk
A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 23V-350 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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
28%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 15, 2010 to June 12, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.