NOVA BUS — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-04-09

Nova Bus Ricon hidden frame windows have an unspecified issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-09
Manufacturer	Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Models affected	RICON HIDDEN WINDOW FRAME
Units affected	61
Defect	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."_x000D_ The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. Detached window glass can als…
Component	VISIBILITY
Remedy	Nova will inspect and replace the windows as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
Recall number	26E019000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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