Nova Bus recall — Escape/Egress/Exit

NHTSA · February 17, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V101000 (Nova Bus), reported February 17, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 2.
• Component: Escape/Egress/Exit.
• Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

February 17, 2025

Recalling firm

Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Source ID

25V101000

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Defect

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2006-2007 LFS transit buses. The buses may have been built with an incorrect number of emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Consequence

An insufficient number of emergency exits can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective action

Nova Bus will replace some windows with emergency exit windows, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 1 bus. Nova Bus will notify owners on or about 12/12/2025. Phase 2 will include 1 bus. Nova Bus will notify owners on or about 2/16/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5691.

Affected vehicles

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