Nova Bus (US) Inc. equipment recall: Window Glass May Detach from Frame/FMVSS 217
Report received by NHTSA: April 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
61 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Nova Bus (US) Inc. has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 11 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
64 earlier NHTSA recalls by Nova Bus (US) Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 31, 2026 2025 Nova Bus LFS recall: Window Glass may Detach from Frame/FMVSS 217
- March 24, 2026 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019-2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: Seat Belt May Fail to Properly Restrain Driver/FMVSS 208
- Feb. 10, 2026 2013-2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2019-2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: Mounting Rails May Crack and Cause Seat to Fall
- Dec. 5, 2025 Nova Bus (US) Inc. equipment recall: Pump Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- Nov. 28, 2025 2021, 2024-2025 Nova Bus LFS recall: Cooling Pump Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E019000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 61 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | ER26501 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record