NHTSA Recall 12V549000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
Nova Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26 vehicles. It affects 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V549000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR1924A, CR1926A |
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | November 23, 2012 |
| Owner notification | December 10, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010 LFS transit buses manufactured June 10, 2010, through November 11, 2010; and equipped with flush mounted windows and Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handles is incorrect resulting in embrittlement of the handle and a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.
Safety risk
In the event the egress window fails during an emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the bus placing them at risk of injury.
Remedy
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the egress handles free of charge. Ricon will supply the replacement handles. The recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-877-999-8808.
Notes
Nova Bus's campaign recall numbers are CR1924A, CR1926A, and CR1927A.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V549000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Nova Lfs | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.