NHTSASEAT BELTS
Nova Bus (US) Inc. - Seat Belt May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 209
Published: November 10, 2025Recall ID: 25V773000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The driver's seat belt may be pinched by the partition, preventing seat belt from retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Affected Products
Seat Belt May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 209
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Belt May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 209 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V773000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V773000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Defect summary | Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The driver's seat belt may be pinched by the partition, preventing seat belt from retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | Nova Bus will adjust the seat base plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5818. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 9, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5818 |
| Potentially affected | 5 |
| Report received date | 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |