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November 21, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V781000
Sun Visor May Detach from Bracket
A detached sun visor can distract the driver or obstruct the view through the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V781
Manufacturer Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 2
Summary
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The sun visor may detach and fall from the bracket.
Remedy
Nova Bus will inspect and repair the sun visor fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5512.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
August 9, 2023: Nova Bus is informed of occurrences where the sunvisor fell.
September 05, 2023: The issue is raised to the safety forum as a potential risk for evaluation
September 07, 2023: Nova Bus opens a formal potential safety related issue investigation.
September 14, 2023: Nova Bus opens a formal potential safety related issue investigation.
September 28, 2023: The product safety evaluation committee recommends raising this issue to the product safety committee. Nova Bus initiates an internal factory campaign to inspect and remedy product.
October 10, 2023: Nova Bus performs and inspection in the field to further understand the fault frequency.
November 16, 2023: Product Safety Committee determination of product defect.
November 21, 2023: Nova Bus files 573 with NHTSA that a voluntary recall will be released to address the safety-related defect.
There have been no accidents or injuries related to this defect. Warranty experience with one customer shows a failure rate of 9 percent. There are three claims associated with this defect.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| NOVA BUS | LFS | 2023 |
| NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC | 2023 |
2 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V781-1408.PDF 215.81KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V781-8787.pdf 645.372KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-781
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Submission Date : NOV 21, 2023
NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-781
Manufacturer Recall No. : CR5512
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Address : 260 Banker Road
PLATTSBURGH NY 12901
Company phone : 450-472-6410
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2
Estimated percentage with defect : 9 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Nova LFS / LFS Artic
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES
Body Style : OTHER
Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : Recall population defined by vehicles built during a time frame when suspect material
was first identified to the established clean point in our factory.
Production Dates : SEP 08, 2019 – SEP 27, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 2NVYL82J0P3754060 End : 2NVYL82J8P375406 ✔ Not sequential
Vehicle 2 : 2023-2023 Nova LFS
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES
Body Style : OTHER
Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : Recall population defined by vehicles built during a time frame when suspect material
was first identified to the established clean point in our factory.
Production Dates : SEP 08, 2019 – SEP 27, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 2NVYL82J0P3754060 End : 2NVYL82J8P3754064 ✔ Not sequential
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The sunvisor may detach from the bracket and fall.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A sunvisor that detaches and falls may startle the driver and potentially
reduce the field of vision increasing the risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : Loctite not applied as required per Bill Of Material.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-781 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
There is no warning prior to occurrence.
Involved Components :
Component Name 1 : Windshield Asssembly
Component Description : Sunvisor
Component Part Number : N92073
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Nova Bus
Address : 1000 boulevard Industriel
Quebec Foreign States J7R 5A5
Country : Canada
Chronology :
August 9, 2023: Nova Bus is informed of occurrences where the sunvisor fell.
September 05, 2023: The issue is raised to the safety forum as a potential risk for evaluation
September 07, 2023: Nova Bus opens a formal potential safety related issue investigation.
September 14, 2023: Nova Bus opens a formal potential safety related issue investigation.
September 28, 2023: The product safety evaluation committee recommends raising this issue to the product
safety committee. Nova Bus initiates an internal factory campaign to inspect and remedy product.
October 10, 2023: Nova Bus performs and inspection in the field to further understand the fault frequency.
November 16, 2023: Product Safety Committee determination of product defect.
November 21, 2023: Nova Bus files 573 with NHTSA that a voluntary recall will be released to address the
safety-related defect.
There have been no accidents or injuries related to this defect. Warranty experience with one customer shows
a failure rate of 9 percent. There are three claims associated with this defect.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-781 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Remedy program will be to perform an inspection of the sunvisor
fasteners and apply Loctite if not present.
All costs associated with this corrective measure will be covered by Nova
Bus. Pre-notification remedies will be addressed using the Nova Bus
general reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
Remedy Component will have loctite applied and will have sufficient
retaining force to withstand vibrations such that the visor is held in place .
N92073 SUNVISOR WINDSHIELD ASSY
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
An internal campaign was launched to correct vehicles in production
September, 28 2023.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Note: Nova Bus does not have a dealer network and the dates entered for
the planned dealer notification begin/end date are only to avoid NHTSA
Recall Portal error while submitting the recall report.
Owner notification will begin on or before January 15, 2024
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 22, 2023 – NOV 22, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 15, 2024 – JAN 15, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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