NOVA BUS INCORPORATED: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by NOVA BUS INCORPORATED in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 9, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NOVA BUS/ISRINGHAUSEN/SEATS

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.

NHTSA ID: 96V178005

Component:

# of Units Affected: 398

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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