Nova Bus Recalls 2019-2020 LFS Buses for Missing DOT Code on Windows
Nova Bus is recalling 2019-2020 LFS commercial buses because driver's door windows may lack the required DOT code mark, potentially leading to incorrect 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 no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS commercial buses. The driver's door windows on these vehicles may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer's DOT code mark missing. As a result, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
The missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass in the future. This could reduce visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Owner notification letters were mailed on January 20, 2026. Nova Bus will replace the glass panels free of charge. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5805. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- NOVA BUS LFS
- Brand
- NOVA BUS
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Bus
- Affected units
- 2
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 (1)
- LFS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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