NOVA BUS 2010 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2010 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2010
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2010 NOVA BUS NOVA LFS vehicles due to visibility:glass, side/rear issues. In the event the egress window fails during an emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the bus placing them at risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event the egress window fails during an emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the bus placing them at risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the egress handles free of charge. Ricon will supply the replacement handles. The recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-877-999-8808.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026