NHTSA Recall 22V902000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V902000; Date: Dec. 7, 2022
the colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Nova Bus LFS; 2011 Nova Bus LFS; 2012 Nova Bus LFS; 2013 Nova Bus LFS; 2014 Nova Bus LFS; 2015 Nova Bus LFS; 2016 Nova Bus LFS; 2017 Nova Bus LFS; 2018 Nova Bus LFS; 2019 Nova Bus LFS; 2020 Nova Bus LFS; 2021 Nova Bus LFS; 2009 Nova Bus Lfs Artic; 2010 Nova Bus Lfs Artic; 2011 Nova Bus Lfs Artic; 2012 Nova Bus Lfs Artic
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Nova Bus (us) Inc.
Affected Units:: 519
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on december 23, 2022. owners may contact nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. nova's number for this recall is cr5350/5351.
Recall 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.
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