NOVABUS LFS 2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V033000

Make Model Year
NOVABUS LFS 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-07-19 2024-01-19 2024-01-22

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

Manufacturers Involved: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CR5546

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 289

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 205

Summary

Nova Bus "US" Inc. "Nova Bus" is recalling certain 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Consequence

An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will inspect the windows and either replace the windows or remove the incorrect marking, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5546.

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.