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NHTSARecalled Nov 5, 2015 · #15V735000

Passenger Counter Location Causing Pinch Hazard

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being pinched between the passenger counter housing and the door. A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.

Product details

Product
Passenger Counter Location Causing Pinch Hazard
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Nova, 2015 LFS
UPCs

What you should do

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective cover over the passenger counter system and add a warning label, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's numbers for this recall are CR3492 and CR3493.

View the official CPSC notice