The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V902000·Announced 2022-12-07

Nova Bus Recalls LFS Models for Non-Standard Auxiliary Lighting

Nova Bus is recalling 2009-2021 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses because non-standard color auxiliary lights may distract other drivers and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. 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 a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights or replace them with white lights free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVA BUS LFS, LFS ARTIC
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
519

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LFS
  • LFS ARTIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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