NHTSASTRUCTURE
Nova Bus (US) Inc. - Door Windows Incorrectly Labeled/FMVSS 205
Published: January 19, 2024Recall ID: 24V033000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Affected Products
Door Windows Incorrectly Labeled/FMVSS 205
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Door Windows Incorrectly Labeled/FMVSS 205 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V033000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V033000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Defect summary | Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials." |
| Completion rate | 84.08 |
| Corrective action | Nova Bus will inspect the windows and either replace the windows or remove the incorrect marking, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5546. |
| Consequence summary | An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5546 |
| Potentially affected | 289 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |