CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022 LFS vehicles. The taillights may fail to illuminate when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Taillights that fail to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5397.
- 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 2022 Nova Bus LFS buses may have taillights that fail to illuminate when the headlights are turned on. This means the vehicle does not meet federal lighting requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
If the taillights are not working, other drivers may have a harder time seeing the bus, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will update the vehicle software at no cost to the owner. Owners who received a notification letter mailed April 24, 2023 can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 for more information. 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 | 2022 |
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