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NHTSARecalled Dec 7, 2022 · #22V902000

Non-Standard Color Lighting May Distract Drivers

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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 colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Non-Standard Color Lighting May Distract Drivers
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice