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Nova Bus - Incorrect emergency exit window fmvss 217
Official notice
18 Apr 2023
Last checked
18 Apr 2023
An official NHTSA notice concerns Nova Bus - Incorrect emergency exit window fmvss 217. In an emergency, the incorrect placement of the window exit release and label instructions or the insufficient window opening may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. Published 2023-04-18.
What to do now
Nova bus will either remove the emergency exit window feature, and/or relocate the release mechanism, label, and chime cord stop-request system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 12, 2023. Owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is cr5415.
Units affected
40
Recall number
CR5415
Official notice
2023-04-18
The hazard
The hazard
In an emergency, the incorrect placement of the window exit release and label instructions or the insufficient window opening may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
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Brand: Nova Bus. Contact: Nova Bus (US) Inc..
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