Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V239000 Reported April 4, 2023

Taillights may fail to illuminate

Nova Bus (us) Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 10 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V239000
Manufacturer Campaign
CR5397
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
10
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 4, 2023
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Nova bus (us) inc. (nova bus) is recalling certain 2022 lfs vehicles. the taillights may fail to illuminate when the headlights are activated. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

Taillights that fail to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Nova bus will update the vehicle software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 24, 2023. owners may contact nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. nova's number for this recall is cr5397.

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 (us) Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V239000 or campaign CR5397.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V239000

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

What is recall 23V239000?

NHTSA recall 23V239000 was issued by Nova Bus (us) Inc. on April 4, 2023. It addresses: Taillights may fail to illuminate. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nova Bus (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V239000 or the manufacturer campaign number CR5397. 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.