NOVABUS LFS 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V902000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-01-31 2022-12-07 2022-12-08

Production Dates: 2011-12-29 - 2018-06-14

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5350/5351

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 519

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova" is recalling certain 2010-2021 LFS and 2009-2012 LFS Artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5350/5351.

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.