NHTSA Recall 21V929000: Software (electrical system) and door (structure)
Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 125 vehicles. It affects 2021 Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V929000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5220/5221/5222 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | November 26, 2021 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The vehicle multiplex software may unexpectedly cause the door system electronic control module (ECM) to open and close the rear passenger door when the bus stops.
Safety risk
A passenger may exit the bus in an unsafe location if the rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the doors may unexpectedly close on an exiting passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Nova Bus will provide instructions for how to update the vehicle multiplex and door system ECM software, and install a hardware dedicated wire kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5220/5221/5222.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V929000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Lfs | 2021 |
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.