NOVABUS LFS 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V902000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | LFS | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-01-31 | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-08 |
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
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."
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
