Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Nova Bus (US) Inc. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 3, 2014
(Campaign #: CR3280)
Seats may not be Properly Attached to Wall
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.
NHTSA ID: 14V769000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
If the seat detaches from the wall, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
August 1, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Windshield Wiper Linkage may Loosen
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nova LFS transit buses. The bolt used to secure the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor may become loose over time.
NHTSA ID: 14V473000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 189
Consequence Summary:
If the windshield wiper linkage loosens from the wiper motor, the wipers may become inoperable, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolt and nut that attach the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 23.28
June 30, 2014
(Campaign #: CR3200)
Absence of ABS Malfunction Light/FMVSS 121
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 14V380000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 796
Consequence Summary:
If the ABS malfunction light does not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the ABS is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late August 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3200.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 11.18
June 30, 2014
(Campaign #: CR3201)
Alternator Cable Terminal may Fracture and Arc
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
NHTSA ID: 14V381000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 734
Consequence Summary:
Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action:
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the terminal and replace it if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR3201.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.49
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