Nova Bus recalls 2010-2024 LFS vehicles with seat belts that may not retract properly, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have seat stoppers installed by July 4, 2025.
A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2010-2024 LFS vehicles because the driver's seat belt may not retract properly, which could lead to a loose belt during a crash. This recall expands previous fixes and requires new seat stoppers to be installed.
The seat belt may not retract properly, causing it to become loose during a crash. This violates federal safety standards and could increase injury risk if the belt doesn't hold securely.
Owners of Nova Bus 2010-2024 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential seat belt malfunction.
Check for Nova Bus LFS vehicles from 2010-2020 Artic models or 2012-2024 models. The recall covers vehicles previously under recall number 23V-350.
Do not drive the vehicle until seat stoppers are installed as part of the recall fix.
Reach out to Nova Bus using recall number CR5635 for instructions on getting the seat stoppers installed.
Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 23V-350 will need to have the new remedy completed.
The driver's seat belt may not retract properly, which could lead to a loose belt during a crash and violate federal safety standards.
Yes, vehicles previously under recall number 23V-350 must have the new seat stoppers installed as part of this expanded recall.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025, and the fix must be completed by then.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nova Bus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V647000 — Nova Bus Nova Bus Hello, I own a Nova Bus that is covered by recall 24V647000 from Nova Bus. The official recall notice states: Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 23V-350 will need to have the new remedy completed. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
