The defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The welds may fail, allowing the rotary plate to separate from the door operator.
The risk
The separation can allow the passenger door to open while the bus is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Nova Bus will replace the door operator assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5612.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS | 2021 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH PLATE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS | 2021 | 0 | 23 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2024
12 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the latches/locks/linkages; Nova Bus (US) Inc. filed 55 campaigns in all.
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| 24V737000 2 Oct 2024 | General Motors, LLC |
| 24V661000 10 Sept 2024 | McLaren Automotive Incorporated |
| 24V659000 9 Sept 2024 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 24V492000 28 Jun 2024 | Delco Trailers LLC |
| 24V348000 16 May 2024 | Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) |
| 24V195000 13 Mar 2024 | Textron Specialized Vehicles |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024