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Nova Bus Ricon Hidden Frame Windows

Ricon hidden frame windows can detach from the frame, causing glass to fall out and increasing injury risk during a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain Ricon hidden frame windows sold through Prevost Parts and Prevost Service Center. Inadequate adhesion around the window frame may cause the glass to detach, and these windows fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, 'Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.' The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

The recall covers 61 units and was reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2026, with distribution nationwide. Nova will inspect and replace the windows as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026.

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What to do

If yours is included:

  1. Nova will inspect and replace the windows as necessary, free of charge.
  2. You may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410.
  3. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is yours affected?

Compare these details with yours, then check the recall notice to see which units are recalled.

  1. Nova BUS Ricon Hidden Window Frame, Visibility

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Component
Driver visibility defect
Campaign
26E019000
Units affected
61
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-450-472-6410

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)