CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Problem
- Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The brake lights and tail lights on these buses are mounted with their center line higher than federal standards allow. This means they fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which covers lamps and reflective devices. Because the lights may be less visible to drivers behind the bus, the risk of a crash is increased.
The manufacturer, Nova Bus, will notify owners and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components. The recall is expected to begin in May 2021, and the repair is free of charge.
If you own one of these buses, watch for the recall notice from Nova Bus, or contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682 for more information. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021 |
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