Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V148000 Reported May 30, 2002

Novabus/fmvss 108/deceleration & hoodlum lights

Nova Bus Incorporated · N/A · 2,561 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V148000
Manufacturer Campaign
02-002
Manufacturer
Nova Bus Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,561
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 30, 2002

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nova Bus Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 02V148000 or campaign 02-002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V148000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V148000?

NHTSA recall 02V148000 was issued by Nova Bus Incorporated on May 30, 2002. It addresses: Novabus/fmvss 108/deceleration & hoodlum lights. The recall affects approximately 2,561 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nova Bus Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V148000 or the manufacturer campaign number 02-002. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.