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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 22V902📅 Dec 8, 2022

2010–2021 Nova Bus LFS & 2009–2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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

💥 The risk

The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5350/5351.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
22V902000
Manufacturer recall #
CR5350/5351
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
519
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Owner phone
1-800-350-6682
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 31, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V902 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V902?

2010–2021 Nova Bus LFS & 2009–2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic. 519 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nova Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-350-6682.