Vehicle recall 19V511000 · July 2, 2019
Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic
The hardware used to attach the cantilever seats to the side rail may have been improperly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2014-2017 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with USSC cantilever seats. The hardware used to attach the cantilever seats to the side rail may have been improperly tightened. As a result, the cantilever seat may drop to the floor.
- Consequence
- If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat rails and hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4663.
- 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
- 19V511000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2019
- Filed by
- Nova Bus
- Manufacturer campaign
- CR4663
- Owner notification
- August 30, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 802
- 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 LFS (2014-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- Nova Bus LFS Artic (2014-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Has your Nova Bus been repaired?
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