NHTSA Campaign 09V485000
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Issued by NOVA BUS INCORPORATED · Reported Dec 18, 2009 · 8 vehicles affected
What's wrong
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 LFS TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy
NOVA BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR NOVA BUS AT 1-450-472-6410.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS | 2004 | 8 |
| NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS | 2005 | 8 |
| NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS | 2006 | 8 |
| NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS | 2007 | 8 |
| NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS | 2008 | 8 |
| NOVA BUS | NOVA LFS | 2009 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 09V485000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.