Vehicle recall 12V549000 · November 23, 2012
2010 Nova Bus Nova LFS
The composition of the material used to cast the handles is incorrect resulting in embrittlement of the handle and a reduction in material strength.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V549000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 23, 2012
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR1924A, CR1926A
- Owner notification
- December 10, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nova Bus Nova LFS (2010): 2010
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