2009–2021 Nova Bus Lfs, Nova Bus Lfs Artic: Exterior Lighting recall
NHTSA campaign 22V902000 · 519 units potentially affected · filed Dec 7, 2022
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V902000
- Manufacturer no.
- CR5350/5351
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (us) Inc.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Units affected
- 519
- Report received
- Dec 7, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jan 31, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012