Recall 22V-323: 2016–2020 Nova Bus LFS, 2013–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic

Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2022, covering about 307 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-323
Report date
May 11, 2022
Vehicles affected
307
Owners notified
Jun 27, 2022

The problem

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5267/68/69.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerNova Bus (US) Inc.
ComponentEquipment
Exterior Lighting
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V323000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nova Bus LFS2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Nova Bus LFS Artic2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-323?

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

How is recall 22V-323 fixed?

Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5267/68/69.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.