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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain transit buses were built with non-standard colored auxiliary lights. These lights can impair the effectiveness of the bus's standard lighting and fail to meet federal lighting requirements under FMVSS 108.
The colorful lights may confuse or distract other drivers, which could increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected buses should take this recall seriously, as the problem involves visibility and signaling on the road.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will remove the non-standard color lights or replace them with white lights at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed January 31, 2023, can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nova Bus LFS | 201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 2009201020112012 |