Good morning everyone.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued one recall. The issue is in an emergency you could be trapped in a bus due to faulty handles on an escape window. Only 26 buses are affected but if you are an unfortunate passenger trying to escape this could be a big problem.
| Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): |
| NOVA BUS / NOVA LFS | | 2010 |
| Manufacturer: Nova Bus | Report Receipt Date: NOV 23, 2012 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V549000 |
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 26 |
Summary:
 Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010 LFS transit buses manufactured June 10, 2010, through November 11, 2010; and equipped with flush mounted windows and Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handles is incorrect resulting in embrittlement of the handle and a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released. |
Consequence:
In the event the egress window fails during an emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the bus placing them at risk of injury. |
Remedy:
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the egress handles free of charge. Ricon will supply the replacement handles. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-877-999-8808. |
Notes:
Nova Bus's campaign recall numbers are CR1924A, CR1926A, and CR1927A. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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