Vehicle recall 14V769000 · December 3, 2014
2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS
In the affected vehicles, the anchor rivnut may not properly secure one end of the seat to the bus wall.
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 2012 LFS transit buses manufactured June 27, 2012, to October 15, 2012, and equipped with slim flip-up seats. In the affected vehicles, the anchor rivnut may not properly secure one end of the seat to the bus wall.
- Consequence
- If the seat detaches from the wall, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the anchor rivnut, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3280.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V769000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 3, 2014
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR3280
- Owner notification
- December 19, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
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 (2012): 2012
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