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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V151000

2021 Nova Bus Lfs | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs | 2017 Nova Bus Lfs | 2008 Nova Bus Lfs | 2009 Nova Bus Lfs | 2012 Nova Bus Lfs | 2011 Nova Bus Lfs | 2010 Nova Bus Lfs | 2015 Nova Bus Lfs | 2014 Nova Bus Lfs | 2013 Nova Bus Lfs | 2016 Nova Bus Lfs — Exterior lighting: brake lights

Published March 10, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 9, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V151000, published March 10, 2021 and initiated March 9, 2021. Recalling firm: Nova Bus (US) Inc.; 2021 Nova Bus Lfs | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs | 2017 Nova Bus Lfs | 2008 Nova Bus Lfs | 2009 Nova Bus Lfs | 2012 Nova Bus Lfs | 2011 Nova Bus Lfs | 2010 Nova Bus Lfs | 2015 Nova Bus Lfs | 2014 Nova Bus Lfs | 2013 Nova Bus Lfs | 2016 Nova Bus Lfs — Exterior lighting: brake lights.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
NOVA BUS
Model
LFS
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Lot
2021 NOVA BUS LFS | 2020 NOVA BUS LFS | 2019 NOVA BUS LFS | 2018 NOVA BUS LFS | 2017 NOVA BUS LFS | 2008 NOVA BUS LFS | 2009 NOVA BUS LFS | 2012 NOVA BUS LFS | 2011 NOVA BUS LFS | 2010 NOVA BUS LFS | 2015 NOVA BUS LFS | 2014 NOVA BUS LFS | 2013 NOVA BUS LFS | 2016 NOVA BUS LFS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2021 Nova Bus Lfs | 2020 Nova Bus Lfs | 2019 Nova Bus Lfs | 2018 Nova Bus Lfs | 2017 Nova Bus Lfs | 2008 Nova Bus Lfs | 2009 Nova Bus Lfs | 2012 Nova Bus Lfs | 2011 Nova Bus Lfs | 2010 Nova Bus Lfs | 2015 Nova Bus Lfs | 2014 Nova Bus Lfs | 2013 Nova Bus Lfs | 2016 Nova Bus Lfs — Exterior lighting: brake lights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V151000 on March 10, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NOVA BUS. Model: LFS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)