DOT Code Mark Missing from Driver's Door Window/FMVSS 205

Affected vehicles (2)

Component / system

Defect

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."

Risk / consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Chronology of events

1. Oct 14, 2025

   October 14th, 2025: Nova Bus files recall 25V696 regarding a similar hygiaphone missing required marking. Following the filing, Nova Bus engineering notifies the Safety Office that other models of speaker hygiaphone could be missing the FMVSS205 marking. Since material and design of this part is different, a question is submitted to Volvo Bus Regulatory Interpretation Committee to confirm if the part is considered a safety glazing as per FMVSS 205’s definition.

2. Nov 7, 2025

   November 7th, 2025: Volvo Bus Regulatory Interpretation Committee evaluates the case and recommends seeking external counsel.

3. Mar 27, 2026

   March 27th, 2026: Following multiple exchanges, Nova Bus receives the final recommendation from external counsel.

4. April 2026

   April 2026: Nova Bus informs the part manufacturer of the potential non-compliance and has discussions to understand their interpretation of the regulation.

5. Apr 30, 2026

   April 30th, 2026: Product Safety Evaluation Committee evaluates and recommends issue to be escalated to Product Safety Committee.

6. May 5, 2026

   May 5th, 2026: Product Safety Committee makes the determination of a non-compliance.

7. May 12, 2026

   May 12th, 2026: Nova Bus files 573 with NHTSA that a voluntary recall will be released to address the non-compliance. There have been no accidents or injuries related to this defect.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

No Dealers

Owner notification

Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026 Phased Recall

Documents (3)