Recall 22V902000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2010 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2010 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2011 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2011 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 2012 | NOVA BUS | LFS |
| 2012 | NOVA BUS | LFS ARTIC |
| 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 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.