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HighNHTSA·24V033000·Announced 2024-01-19

Nova Bus Recalls 2017-2019 LFS Models for Door Window Marking Defect

Nova Bus is recalling 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses because driver's door windows may have incorrect DOT code marks, potentially leading to improper glass replacement and reduced visibility.

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 (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The recall involves 289 vehicles where the driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

The incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass during future repairs. This error could reduce visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Nova Bus will inspect the windows and either replace the windows or remove the incorrect marking, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus 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 ARTIC, LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
289

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 ARTIC
  • LFS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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