NHTSA Recall 23V350000: Seat belts: front
Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 166 vehicles. It affects 2012–2022 Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V350000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5419 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | May 17, 2023 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2012-2022 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."
Safety 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.
Remedy
Dealers will adjust the recline angle of the seat-back rest, or add a spacer on the driver's seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5419.
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 23V350000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Lfs | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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.