Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Seat Belt May Fail to Properly Restrain Driver/FMVSS 208 (26V182000)
Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Seat Belt May Fail to Properly Restrain Driver/FMVSS 208 (26V182000). Its units affected of 416 is below the median of 533 (47th percentile). Dated 225 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 35/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 416 · 47th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 0.8x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Subject | Seat Belt May Fail to Properly Restrain Driver/FMVSS 208 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V182000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | CR5873 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 416 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses. The driver's seat belt tension-reliving device may fail to disengage without manual intervention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Consequence | Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Nova Bus will remove the seat belt tension-reliving device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5873. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 23, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 47th of 871 (median 533, 0.8x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-24
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Nova Bus (US) Inc. and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.'s units affected: 47th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 416 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Nova Bus (US) Inc.?
Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall 26V182000: Seat Belt May Fail to Properly Restrain Driver/FMVSS 208, 416 units.
How does Nova Bus (US) Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 416 is below the median (47th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 225 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 35/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Nova Bus (US) Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Bus (US) Inc. | Vehicle | 416 | 47th | 2026-03-24 |
| Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC | Vehicle | 371 | 46th | 2026-09-24 |
| PACCAR Incorporated | Vehicle | 310 | 44th | 2026-10-14 |
| Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | Vehicle | 65 | 25th | 2026-08-24 |
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