NHTSASTRUCTURE
Nova Bus (US) Inc. - DOT Code Mark Missing from Driver's Door Window/FMVSS 205
Published: May 12, 2026Recall ID: 26V300000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A missing DOT code mark may result in the door being replaced with the incorrect type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS Artic and 2019-2023 LFS transit buses. The driver's speaker hole door 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."
Affected Products
DOT Code Mark Missing from Driver's Door Window/FMVSS 205
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | DOT Code Mark Missing from Driver's Door Window/FMVSS 205 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V300000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V300000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| Defect summary | Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS Artic and 2019-2023 LFS transit buses. The driver's speaker hole door 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." |
| Corrective action | Nova Bus will replace the plastic panel door, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 11, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5884. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 11, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A missing DOT code mark may result in the door being replaced with the incorrect type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | CR5884 |
| Potentially affected | 197 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |