Vehicle recall 20V354000 · June 15, 2020

2016-2019 Nova Bus LFS

The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.
Consequence: The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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: 20V354000
Reported to NHTSA: June 15, 2020
Filed by: Nova Bus
Manufacturer campaign: CR4916E
Owner notification: July 9, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected: 55
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Software; Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments

Recall 20V354000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2016-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

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