Nova Bus LFS (Nova Bus) – Window Glazing Defect (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 NOVA BUS LFS
Brand
NOVA BUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Nova Bus (US) Inc. is recalling certain 2019 NOVA BUS LFS vehicles due to visibility:glass, side/rear issues. A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a cras.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS commercial buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missing. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Nova Bus will replace the glass panels, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed December 12, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy has been finalized. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5805. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026