Recall 16V191000: 2010–2015 Nova Bus LFS
- Report received
- Apr 5, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus
- Potentially affected
- 430vehicles
- Model years
- 2010–2015
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS transit buses manufactured from August 10, 2010, through November 5, 2015. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Possible consequence
If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats for missing welds. If missing welds are found, the seats will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova's recall number for this campaign is CR3632.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2010 Nova Bus LFS0 complaints
- 2011 Nova Bus LFS0 complaints
- 2012 Nova Bus LFS0 complaints
- 2013 Nova Bus LFS0 complaints
- 2014 Nova Bus LFS0 complaints
- 2015 Nova Bus LFS0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.