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NHTSA Recall 09V485000: Interior lighting

NOVA BUS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2004–2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs.

8
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2010
owners notified (February 26)
NHTSA campaign09V485000
ComponentINTERIOR LIGHTING
Report receivedDecember 18, 2009
Owner notificationFebruary 26, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V485000

Make and modelModel years
Nova Bus Nova Lfs2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.