Nova Bus LFS recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Nova Bus LFS, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jun 2, 2026Crash risk1997–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2009–2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
26V355000 · 6K units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- May 12, 2026Crash risk2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Structure
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."
26V300000 · 197 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Apr 30, 2026Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The telemetry control unit installed in parallel with the vehicle monitoring system may cause a data overload.
26V275000 · 40 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 31, 2026Crash risk2025 Nova Bus LFS, 2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Visibility
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2025 LFS and 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. Inadequate adhesion around the window frame may cause the glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
26V206000 · 13 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 24, 2026Crash risk2016–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Seat Belts
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses. The driver's seat belt tension-reliving device may fail to disengage without manual intervention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
26V182000 · 416 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Feb 10, 2026Crash risk2013–2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Seats
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013-2019 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses equipped with Double Transversal seats. The passenger seat mounting rails may crack, causing the seat to detach and fall to the floor.
26V077000 · 478 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 28, 2025Crash risk2021–2025 Nova Bus LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The impeller shaft may be loose, causing the cooling pump to fail.
25V822000 · 8 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 10, 2025Crash risk2024–2025 Nova Bus LFS — Seat Belts
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The driver's seat belt may be pinched by the partition, preventing seat belt from retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
25V773000 · 5 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Oct 14, 2025Crash risk2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS — Visibility
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."
25V696000 · 2 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Aug 26, 2025Crash risk2013 Nova Bus LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses. The coolant hoses routed through the HVAC roof unit may fail and leak coolant into the passenger seating area.
25V553000 · 24 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 22, 2025Crash risk2020–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Steering
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses. The electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input.
25V476000 · 339 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jun 11, 2025Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Exterior Lighting
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A digital display firmware error may cause the instrument panel indicator lights to remain solidly illuminated even when the turn signal are off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
25V368000 · 45 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Apr 7, 2025Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The engine wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
25V213000 · 45 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Apr 3, 2025Fire risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
25V184000 · 24 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Feb 17, 2025Crash risk2005–2008 Nova Bus LFS — Structure
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2006-2007 LFS transit buses. The buses may have been built with an incorrect number of emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
25V101000 · 2 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Dec 3, 2024Crash risk2022–2024 Nova Bus LFS — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS buses. The wheelchair securement system may have been installed with the attachment points in the incorrect locations.
24V907000 · 24 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 19, 2024Crash risk2022–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Engine and Engine Cooling
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
24V873000 · 758 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 5, 2024Crash risk2012–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2010–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Seat Belts
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
24V647000 · 2K units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Sep 30, 2024Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.
24V727000 · 40 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Sep 9, 2024Fire risk2019–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Equipment
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2024 LFS and 2019-2023 LFS Artic buses. The auxiliary heater module may allow contaminants to enter the electronic controller, which can cause an electrical short. Additionally, the auxiliary heater may fail, causing the defrosting system to not function properly.
24V657000 · 208 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Sep 3, 2024Crash risk2023–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2023-2024 LFS vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display the speedometer or incorrectly display warning lights, due to defective firmware. In addition, the firmware may result in a loss of drive power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays."
24V648000 · 179 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 26, 2024Crash risk2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Visibility
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Arctic buses. The glazing used on the glass windows may reduce the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
24V564000 · 186 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 25, 2024Fire risk2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2019 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019 LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
24V559000 · 166 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 25, 2024Fire risk2016–2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2016–2019 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak.
24V558000 · 534 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 8, 2024Crash risk2021–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Parking Brake
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
24V518000 · 900 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 8, 2024Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Visibility
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. The windshield wiper arms may be incorrectly aligned, which can cause the wiper blades to collide.
24V519000 · 34 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jun 17, 2024Crash risk2021 Nova Bus LFS — Latches/locks/linkages
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The welds may fail, allowing the rotary plate to separate from the door operator.
24V449000 · 7 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jun 7, 2024Fire risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. The ground connection on the bus bar in the HVAC roof unit may not be secured properly, which can result in an unexpected engine shutdown or an overheated ground connection.
24V421000 · 45 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- May 10, 2024Fire risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Fuel System, Diesel
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS vehicles. Insufficient crimping may allow the secondary fuel filter hoses to disconnect and leak.
24V328000 · 52 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 27, 2024Crash risk2020–2024 Nova Bus LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2024 LFS vehicles. The engine coolant return hose may fail, leaking coolant and causing an engine shutdown.
24V231000 · 653 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 17, 2024Fire risk2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2021–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LFS Artic and 2021-2023 LFS buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly.
24V203000 · 608 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 4, 2024Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS vehicles. Missing electrical components may prevent the battery disconnect switch from functioning.
24V174000 · 36 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jan 19, 2024Crash risk2017–2018 Nova Bus LFS, 2017–2018 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Structure
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
24V033000 · 289 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Dec 20, 2023Crash risk2023 Nova Bus LFS — Suspension
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS buses. The front air spring suspension hardware may separate from the attachment plate, causing a sudden loss of suspension.
23V866000 · 9 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 21, 2023Crash risk2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Structure
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The sun visor may detach and fall from the bracket.
23V781000 · 2 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 11, 2023Crash risk2020–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2020–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Equipment
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the bus.
23V763000 · 339 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 11, 2023Crash risk2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Exterior Lighting
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2023 LFS transit buses equipped with a directional foot switch. The turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
23V762000 · 718 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Oct 25, 2023Crash risk2015–2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2015–2019 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Seats
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2019 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The attachment hardware may have been incorrectly installed beneath the rear wheel well passenger seats, allowing the seat to detach from the frame.
23V714000 · 514 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Aug 31, 2023Fire risk2017–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2017–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2017-2023 LFS and 2017-2022 LFS Artic transit buses. The 24-volt power cable and grounded mounting fastener that secures the fuse holder may short circuit.
23V607000 · 1K units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Aug 2, 2023Fire risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
23V540000 · 13 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 12, 2023Crash risk2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Power Train
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
23V482000 · 414 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 12, 2023Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Steering
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. During the hose manufacturing, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose fitting detachment and a loss of power steering assist.
23V481000 · 196 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- May 17, 2023Crash risk2012–2022 Nova Bus LFS — Seat Belts
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2012-2022 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
23V350000 · 166 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Apr 24, 2023Fire risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
23V291000 · 7 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Apr 18, 2023Crash risk2012–2014 Nova Bus LFS — Structure
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2014 LFS and 2012-2013 LFS Artic transit buses. The emergency exit window release and label may have been installed in the incorrect location. In addition, the emergency exit window opening may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
23V277000 · 40 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Apr 4, 2023Crash risk2022 Nova Bus LFS — Exterior Lighting
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."
23V239000 · 10 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Feb 6, 2023Crash risk2022 Nova Bus LFS — Steering
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022 LFS transit buses. During assembly, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose detachment and a loss of power steering assist.
23V054000 · 17 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Dec 7, 2022Crash risk2010–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2009–2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Exterior Lighting
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2021 LFS and 2009-2012 LFS Artic transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with non-standard color auxiliary lights which may impair the effectiveness of the standard lighting equipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
22V902000 · 519 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 15, 2022Crash risk2018–2022 Nova Bus LFS, 2018–2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Steering
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LFS and 2018-2021 LFS Artic buses equipped with a Bosch steering gear box. The steering gear box may have an insufficient clamp load, which may allow the mounting plate sub-assembly fasteners to loosen and possibly fall out.
22V845000 · 827 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jun 13, 2022Fire risk2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.
22V416000 · 273 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.