2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- 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
- Dec 3, 2014Crash risk2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Seats
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 LFS transit buses manufactured June 27, 2012, to October 15, 2012, and equipped with slim flip-up seats. In the affected vehicles, the anchor rivnut may not properly secure one end of the seat to the bus wall.
14V769000 · 7 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
- Dec 19, 2013Fire risk2009–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2009-2012 model year LFS and LFS HEV transit buses equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
13V642000 · 264 units · Nova Bus
- Jul 16, 2012Crash risk2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Service Brakes
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2012 Nova LFS transit buses equipped with certain Bendix brake valves, treadle assemblies, and/or plunger kits.The brake valve plunger may fracture after brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. This condition may limit the driver's ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. There is also the potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and prevent the release of the service brakes.
12V334000 · 15 units · NOVA BUS