Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V511000 Reported July 2, 2019

Improperly tightened cantilever seats

Nova Bus (us) Inc. · N/A · 802 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V511000
Manufacturer Campaign
CR4663
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
802
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 2, 2019
Completion Rate
45.51

Defect Summary

Nova bus (nova) is recalling certain 2014-2017 lfs and lfs artic buses equipped with ussc cantilever seats. the hardware used to attach the cantilever seats to the side rail may have been improperly tightened. as a result, the cantilever seat may drop to the floor.

Safety Consequence

If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.

Corrective Action

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat rails and hardware, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began august 30, 2019. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. nova's number for this recall is cr4663.

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 (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 19V511000 or campaign CR4663.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V511000

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

What is recall 19V511000?

NHTSA recall 19V511000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on July 2, 2019. It addresses: Improperly tightened cantilever seats. The recall affects approximately 802 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V511000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR4663. 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.