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Visibility: glass, side/rear: critical fasteners (Nova Bus)

Vehicle equipment recall 26E-019. NHTSA received Nova Bus (US) Inc.’s report on Apr 9, 2026.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received Nova Bus (US) Inc.’s report on Apr 9, 2026. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 26, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. Detached window glass can also become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Nova Bus (US) Inc.

(Nova Bus) is recalling certain Ricon hidden frame windows sold through Prevost Parts and Prevost Service Center.

Please refer to Nova Bus’ attached document for specific part number information.

Inadequate adhesion around the window frame may cause the glass to detach.

As such, these windows fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, “Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.”

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Visibility: glass, side/rear: critical fasteners.

What should you do?

Nova will inspect and replace the windows as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus’ number for this recall is ER26501. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 8, 2026.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 61 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • Part no. N77176-09/-20
  • Part no. N77177-29/-30
  • Part no. N77178-10/-24
  • Part no. N77187-23/-24
  • Part no. N77188-02/-28
  • Part no. N77189-07/-15
  • Part no. N77190-06/-14
  • Part no. N77191-25/-26
  • Part no. N77192-26/-27
  • Part no. N77193-02/-29
  • Part no. N77194-07/-15
  • Part no. N77196-11
  • Part no. N77197-10
  • Part no. N77198-13
  • Part no. N77199-13
  • Part no. N77200-14
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Nova Bus Ricon Hidden Window FrameNHTSA gives no dates made

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Nova Bus (US) Inc..
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 26, 2026 and checked Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 26, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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