Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NOVABUS
Model Of Vehicle
RTS
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V148000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
This Does Not Meet The Requirements Of The Standard.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nova Bus Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2561
Date Owners Notified
20020919
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nova Bus Incorporated
Date Report Received
20020530
Make Campaign Number
02-002
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108