Nova Bus LFS recalls — page 2
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Nova Bus LFS, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
- May 11, 2022Crash risk2016–2020 Nova Bus LFS, 2013–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Equipment
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and 2013-2022 LFS Artic buses. The momentary STOP and YIELD text message board is duplicating the stop light and turn signal light signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
22V323000 · 307 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 26, 2021Crash risk2021 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021 LFS buses. The vehicle multiplex software may unexpectedly cause the door system electronic control module (ECM) to open and close the rear passenger door when the bus stops.
21V929000 · 125 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- May 14, 2021Fire risk2016–2020 Nova Bus LFS, 2016–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Fuel System, Diesel
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
21V351000 · 644 units · Nova Bus
- Mar 9, 2021Crash risk2008–2021 Nova Bus LFS — Exterior Lighting
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses. The center-line height of the brake lights and tail lights is too high, exceeding the maximum height standard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
21V151000 · 123 units · Nova Bus
- Sep 21, 2020Crash risk2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Steering
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2020 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. Certain power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection joint. This may cause a power steering assist lost and power steering fluid may leak from the ceiling into the passenger compartment.
20V568000 · 223 units · Nova Bus
- Aug 5, 2020Crash risk2016 Nova Bus LFS, 2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Power Train
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
20V457000 · 34 units · Nova Bus
- Jun 15, 2020Crash risk2016–2019 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses. The safety mechanism that automatically re-opens the pneumatic rear passenger door in case of an obstruction may be inactive under certain conditions, allowing the doors to continue to close.
20V354000 · 55 units · Nova Bus
- Jul 2, 2019Crash risk2014–2017 Nova Bus LFS, 2014–2017 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Seats
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2014-2017 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with USSC cantilever seats. The hardware used to attach the cantilever seats to the side rail may have been improperly tightened. As a result, the cantilever seat may drop to the floor.
19V511000 · 802 units · Nova Bus
- Apr 5, 2019Fire risk2011–2019 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2011-2019 LFS city buses. The engine door fan electrical connector may not be able to handle the required current and may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
19V274000 · 1K units · Nova Bus
- Sep 26, 2018Crash risk2017 Nova Bus LFS, 2017 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Power Train
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2017 Nova Bus LFS Hybrid and LFS Arctic Hybrid transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
18V670000 · 2 units · Nova Bus
- May 7, 2018Crash risk2015–2017 Nova Bus LFS, 2015–2017 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses, equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
18V299000 · 1K units · Nova Bus
- Feb 17, 2018Crash risk2013 Nova Bus LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses equipped with transmission oil coolers. In the event of a transmission oil cooler failure, transmission fluid may mix with coolant that circulates through the passenger compartment heating system. Exposure to transmission fluid may degrade the PEX connectors of the heating system, resulting in hot coolant leaking into the passenger area.
18V117000 · 24 units · Nova Bus
- Jun 8, 2016Crash risk2012–2015 Nova Bus LFS, 2012–2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Equipment
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from June 18, 2012, through October 19, 2015. The affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fall.
16V412000 · 914 units · Nova Bus
- Apr 5, 2016Crash risk2010–2015 Nova Bus LFS — Seats
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS transit buses manufactured from August 10, 2010, through November 5, 2015. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
16V191000 · 430 units · Nova Bus
- Mar 4, 2016Crash risk2014–2016 Nova Bus LFS, 2014–2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Visibility
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2014, through February 15, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the pin on the wiper idler arm may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
16V135000 · 863 units · Nova Bus
- Nov 5, 2015Crash risk2013–2015 Nova Bus LFS, 2013–2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic, 2010–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Structure
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being pinched between the passenger counter housing and the door.
15V735000 · 304 units · Nova Bus
- Aug 1, 2014Crash risk2013 Nova Bus LFS — Visibility
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nova LFS transit buses. The bolt used to secure the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor may become loose over time.
14V473000 · 189 units · Nova Bus
- Jun 30, 2014Fire risk2013–2014 Nova Bus LFS, 2010–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
14V381000 · 734 units · Nova Bus
- Jun 30, 2014Crash risk2013 Nova Bus LFS, 2004–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
14V380000 · 796 units · Nova Bus