Vehicle recall 09V485000 · December 18, 2009
2004-2009 Nova Bus Nova LFS
The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V485000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 18, 2009
- Filed by
- NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 26, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Interior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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