NOVABUS LFS ARTIC 2018: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V323000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS ARTIC 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-06-27 2022-05-11 2022-05-12

Production Dates: 2013-08-21 - 2018-06-03

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5267/68/69

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 307

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova" is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5267/68/69.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.