Nova Bus (us): Dot Code Mark Missing From Driver's Door Window (structure)
Recall Summary Nova Bus is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS Artic and 2019-2023 LFS transit buses because the driver's door window may be missing a required DOT code mark. Without this mark, the door could be replaced with incorrect plastic material that reduces visibility and increases crash risk. Nova Bus will replace the affected door panel at no cost, with owner notification letters expected to arrive July 11, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Product
- Component: STRUCTURE. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS Artic and 2019-2023 LFS transit buses. The driver's speaker hole door may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missing. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
- Reason
- A missing DOT code mark may result in the door being replaced with the incorrect type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Nova Bus will replace the plastic panel door, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 11, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5884. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 11, 2026.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-05-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/66cf3509-8b22-44da-a067-ead15b16cf2e