Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V494000 Reported December 29, 2009

Remote release belt retractors

Nova Bus Incorporated · N/A · 101 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V494000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Nova Bus Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
101
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 29, 2009

Defect Summary

Nova bus is recalling model year 2009 lfs buses equipped with q'straint max mobility device remote release belts used on american insight transverse flip up seats with build dates between october 2008 and october 2009. these devices are used to restrain passengers using mobility aid products. the mobility device restraint belts may not lock as designed, and may fail to properly restrain the passenger and the mobility device.

Safety Consequence

If the belt does not lock and the mobility device is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Nova bus is working with american seating and will replace the q'straint max remote release belts with q'straint qrt deluxe remote release belts free of charge. american seating is handling the remedy for this campaign. please see american seating's defect report 09e-065. the safety recall began on december 4, 2010. owners may contact american seating's service manager sherry aellen at 1-616-732-6484 and nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nova Bus Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 09V494000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V494000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V494000?

NHTSA recall 09V494000 was issued by Nova Bus Incorporated on December 29, 2009. It addresses: Remote release belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 101 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nova Bus Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V494000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.