NHTSA Recall 23V714000: Critical fasteners (seats)
Do not drive Nova Bus (US) Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 514 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nova Bus Lfs.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V714000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5500 |
| Component | SEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | October 25, 2023 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2019 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The attachment hardware may have been incorrectly installed beneath the rear wheel well passenger seats, allowing the seat to detach from the frame.
Safety risk
A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Nova Bus will inspect and replace the attachment hardware as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5500.
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 23V714000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus Lfs | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Nova Bus Lfs Artic | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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.