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Nova Bus (US) Inc. - Weld Failure Can Allow Door to Open While Driving
Published: June 17, 2024Recall ID: 24V449000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The separation can allow the passenger door to open while the bus is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The welds may fail, allowing the rotary plate to separate from the door operator.
Affected Products
Weld Failure Can Allow Door to Open While Driving
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Weld Failure Can Allow Door to Open While Driving |
| Nhtsa id | 24V449000 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V449000 |
| 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 2021 LFS buses. The welds may fail, allowing the rotary plate to separate from the door operator. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Nova Bus will replace the door operator assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5612. |
| Consequence summary | The separation can allow the passenger door to open while the bus is in motion, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5612 |
| Potentially affected | 7 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |