Recall 22V902000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 2009-2021 NOVA BUS LFS
RECALL This recall affects up to 519 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V902000 |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 519 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2009 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2010 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2010 NOVA BUS LFS, 2011 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2011 NOVA BUS LFS, 2012 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC, 2012 NOVA BUS LFS, 2013 NOVA BUS LFS, 2014 NOVA BUS LFS, 2015 NOVA BUS LFS, 2016 NOVA BUS LFS, 2017 NOVA BUS LFS, 2018 NOVA BUS LFS, 2019 NOVA BUS LFS, 2020 NOVA BUS LFS, 2021 NOVA BUS LFS
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Defect Description
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."
Safety 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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