CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5267/68/69.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses, the momentary STOP and YIELD text message board repeats the signals already given by the stop lights and turn signals. The vehicles therefore do not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which covers lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The duplicate signal may confuse other drivers and road users about what the bus is doing, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Nova Bus will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board and associated equipment. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 20162017201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 2013201420152016201720182019202020212022 |