CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY
- Problem
- Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
- Risk
- An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nova Bus will inspect the windows and either replace the windows or remove the incorrect marking, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5546.
- 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
The driver's door windows on certain buses may have been built with an incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. Because of this, the windows may not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 for glazing materials. An incorrect marking may mean the window was replaced with the wrong type of glass, which can reduce visibility and raise the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer, Nova Bus, will inspect the driver's door windows and either replace them or remove the incorrect marking. The remedy is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners can contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 and reference recall CR5546.
If you operate or own one of these buses, contact Nova Bus or an authorized dealer to schedule the inspection and repair. 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 | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus LFS Artic | 20172018 |