Exterior lightingRecall 22V-902 · Nova Bus vehicles
Nova Bus (US) Inc. recall 22V-902 covers 519 Nova Bus vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V902000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.