Interior lightingRecall 09V-485 · 2004–2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS

NOVA BUS INCORPORATED recall 09V-485 covers 8 2004–2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS for a interior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2009.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected81 model

ReportedDec 18, 2009Owners notified Feb 26, 2010

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 09V485000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 LFS TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.

The risk

A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

What to do

The fix

NOVA BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR NOVA BUS AT 1-450-472-6410.

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Nova Bus Nova LFS2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Built from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.