Recall 22V902 covers 519 2009-2021 Nova Bus Lfs and Lfs Artic buses with non-standard color lights. Free repair at a franchised Nova Bus dealer.
Nova Bus is recalling 519 2009-2021 Lfs and Lfs Artic transit buses because non-standard color auxiliary lights can reduce the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. The colorful lights can distract other drivers and increase crash risk, and Nova Bus dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The auxiliary lamp on the 2009-2021 Nova Bus Lfs and Lfs Artic buses is an added exterior light, separate from the required headlamps, marker lamps, turn signals, and other standard lighting. Those required lights use specific colors so other drivers, riders, and pedestrians understand the bus's position and movement.
On affected buses, the auxiliary lamps were built with non-standard colors, described in the recall data as green auxiliary lamps. The issue traces to customer adaptation projects that allowed those lamp configurations. Because the color does not match the required lighting scheme, it interferes with the intended signal from the standard exterior lights and does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108.
There is no warning sign before failure because this recall is about lamp configuration, not a part breaking during use. An owner or fleet technician would identify the condition by inspecting the auxiliary lights and confirming whether green lamps are installed.
Who's affected?
Spans the Lfs and Lfs Artic across the 2009-2021 model years, all tied to the same exterior lighting component.
| 2013 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2014 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2015 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2010 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | Exterior lighting |
| 2012 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | Exterior lighting |
| 2010 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2012 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2017 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2018 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2019 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2020 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2021 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2016 Nova Bus Lfs | Exterior lighting |
| 2009 Nova Bus Lfs Artic | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 519 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Non-standard color lights can distract other drivers and create confusion about the bus's position or movement. That distraction increases the risk of a crash. Keep the bus scheduled for service and avoid using the non-standard lighting until it is corrected. Repair is free at any franchised Nova Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2021 Nova Bus Lfs or Lfs Artic is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nova Bus dealer to schedule the free lighting repair.
- Bring the recall notice if Nova Bus mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V902 and Nova Bus recall CR5350/5351 when you call.
- Complete the repair that removes the non-standard color auxiliary lights or replaces them with white lights, so the bus lighting is clear to other drivers.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nova Bus technician removes the non-standard color auxiliary lights or replaces them with white lights so the bus uses compliant lighting. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Nova Bus uses its general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for the same lighting repair before the recall work. Bring repair invoices, payment records, and any related service paperwork when you contact Nova Bus customer service or the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 7, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 23, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| December 23, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 23, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 31, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V902?
Recall 22V902 covers 519 2009-2021 Nova Bus Lfs and Lfs Artic transit buses with non-standard color auxiliary lights. The lights fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 and can distract other drivers. Nova Bus dealers will remove the lights or replace them with white lights for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2021 Nova Bus Lfs or Lfs Artic is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm the bus is included in recall 22V902. If it is, contact a franchised Nova Bus dealer or Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 to schedule removal of the non-standard color lights or replacement with white lights. Reference Nova Bus recall CR5350/5351 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 22V902, Nova Bus dealers will remove the non-standard color auxiliary lights or replace them with white lights free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is driver confusion from non-standard color auxiliary lights. In recall 22V902, the colorful lighting can distract other drivers and reduce the effectiveness of the required exterior lighting, increasing crash risk. The repair path is to remove those lights or replace them with white lights.
When were owners notified about recall 22V902?
Nova Bus mailed owner notification letters on January 31, 2023. If your fleet or bus changed ownership after that letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Nova Bus dealer or Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682 with recall number 22V902.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V902000 |
|---|---|
| Nova Bus customer service | 1-800-350-6682 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V902 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V902000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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