Nova Bus Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #02V148000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V148000 by Nova Bus Incorporated. Includes 2,561 affected units, NOVABUS/FMVSS 108/DECELERATION & HOODLUM LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain transit buses with an option for deceleration lights do not meet all the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the deceleration lights are located on the rear center of the bus, above the rear engine door. they are provided as a means of alerting vehicles traveling behind the bus that it is slowing down and may be preparing to stop. also, the driver activated, flashing hoodlum lights, is to alert the public/police to a dangerous situation occurring in the bus for which the driver requires assistance. two of these lights are located on the front of the bus at each end of the destination sign and two at the rear of the bus below the level of the roof marker lights. they flash in an alternating pattern from side to side. the standard requires that these lamps shall be wired to be steady burning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will retrofit these buses. owner notification began september 19, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact novabus at 1-505-347-2011.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V148000

Manufacturer: Nova Bus Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2002-05-30T00:00:00

Subject: Novabus/fmvss 108/deceleration & hoodlum lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 2,561

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02-002

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain transit buses with an option for deceleration lights do not meet all the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the deceleration lights are located on the rear center of the bus, above the rear engine door. they are provided as a means of alerting vehicles traveling behind the bus that it is slowing down and may be preparing to stop. also, the driver activated, flashing hoodlum lights, is to alert the public/police to a dangerous situation occurring in the bus for which the driver requires assistance. two of these lights are located on the front of the bus at each end of the destination sign and two at the rear of the bus below the level of the roof marker lights. they flash in an alternating pattern from side to side. the standard requires that these lamps shall be wired to be steady burning.

Consequence Summary: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action: Dealers will retrofit these buses. owner notification began september 19, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact novabus at 1-505-347-2011.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V148000

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Created At: 1742808662

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