Vehicle recall 96V178005 · January 9, 1997

1996 Novabus Bus

Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
Consequence: If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and has already begun.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nova bus at 1-505-347-3011 or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext. 301. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V178005
Reported to NHTSA: January 9, 1997
Filed by: NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
Owner notification: September 24, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 398
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seats

Recall 96V178005 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Novabus Bus (1996): 1996

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