Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 21V-151 · 2008–2021 Nova Bus LFS
Nova Bus recall 21V-151 covers 123 2008–2021 Nova Bus LFS for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 1% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
1%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.