NHTSASTRUCTURE
Nova Bus (US) Inc. - Insufficient Number of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217
Published: February 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V101000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An insufficient number of emergency exits can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Insufficient Number of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficient Number of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V101000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V101000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | An insufficient number of emergency exits can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5772 |
| Potentially affected | 2 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |