2018 NOVA BUS LFS

15 recalls — 0 complaints — 189 TSBs

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Description

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 Veh... Read more

Consequence

Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will remove the seat belt tension-reliving device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5873. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall w... Read more

416 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

SEATS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.

Remedy

Nova Bus will replace the attachment brackets, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by April 10, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Vehicle Identi... Read more

478 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Description

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."

Consequence

A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously... Read more

1,570 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the brake chamber as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 02, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5619.

534 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

VISIBILITY

Defect Description

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 num... Read more

Consequence

An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova Bus will inspect the windows and either replace the windows or remove the incorrect marking, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5546.

289 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Nova Bus will inspect and replace the attachment hardware as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus ... Read more

514 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Remedy

Nova will insect, remove, and clean the fuse holder and cable lugs as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5445. This recall replaces and expands recall number 22V-416... Read more

1,189 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Description

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."

Consequence

A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will adjust the recline angle of the seat-back rest, or add a spacer on the driver's seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5419.

166 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

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 requiremen... Read more

Consequence

The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the non-standard color lights, or replace them with white lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5350/5351.

519 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the fasteners as an interim remedy. The permanent remedy, consisting of replacing and tightening new fasteners to increase the clamp load, is expected to be available November 30, ... Read more

827 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova will coordinate with Prevost Service Centers to remove the momentary text message board duplicating light signals and associated equipment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nova's customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for... Read more

307 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus (US) Inc.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

644 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Defect Description

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,... Read more

Consequence

Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and provide instructions for interchanging the positions of the brake light and tail light components with the turn signal light components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2021. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

123 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners and will update the software for the safety mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682.

55 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Nova will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2019. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR4595.

1,221 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nova Bus

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 NOVA BUS LFS

189 manufacturer communications from 127 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	39
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	37
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	17
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	13
010000 STEERING	10
160000 STRUCTURE	9
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	7
220000 SEATS	7

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Crank case vent (CCV) hoses may get damaged over time.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Introduction of headlight N109645 to replace N71373. The new headlight is interchangeable and offers better protection against water intrusion. It is possible to replace only one headlight if necessary.

100000 POWER TRAIN

A bad connection at the ZF transmission connector may cause the transmission to jerk when shifting or show the fault code 188.

220000 SEATS

Validation of the previous passenger seat back panel campaign.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential presence of a gap may cause frame crack. Only to perform during a frame crack repair process near front bolt of joint #2.

160000 STRUCTURE

Potential presence of a gap may cause frame crack. Only to perform during a frame crack repair process near front bolt of joint #2.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Support for infotainement displays may crack. Overhead Screen Display (for 40' buses)

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Failure of DEF sensor GEN 6 within the expected 5-years lifespan.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Fire light coming on in the dash, Fire detection system

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fire light coming on in the dash, Fire detection system

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete. Air cooled ductless (Almott) alternator, power cable and hardware kit to replace the Delco-Remy oil-cooled alternator.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Delco-Remy alternator is obsolete. Air cooled ductless (Almott) alternator, power cable and hardware kit to replace the Delco-Remy oil-cooled alternator.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ECP radiator failures deemed to be due to overpressure events.

160000 STRUCTURE

Due to the lack of bonding surface between the two large roof top panels, when thermal expansion and contraction occur these panels separate and leave an opening

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Destination sign controllers were failing at a high rate. Water intrusion causing signs to fail cracks on lights

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Crank case vent (CCV) hoses may get damaged over time.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Crank case vent (CCV) hoses may get damaged over time.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fire light coming on in the dash. Addition of a bracket so water wona??t drip on temperature sensor.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

HVAC deflectors are breaking at the folded attachment points. The brackets broke right at the bending due to a sharp curve

350000 EQUIPMENT

HVAC deflectors are breaking at the folded attachment points. The brackets broke right at the bending due to a sharp curve

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.

020000 SUSPENSION

New lower shock mount available with an adapter plate better suited for the front and rear axle.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MCC Driver's Display Electrical Terminal Failure.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Headlight Failure

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Headlight Failure

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlight Failure

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Horn may fail due to the low internal high heat resistance.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Cummins has issued a Temporary Repair Practice: TRP2484 ??A?A? ECM Calibration for DEF Header Sensor Failures due to Parts Shortage TRP allowing temporary calibration of the engine ECM in the event of the DEF sensor failure and repeated e

010000 STEERING

Hydraulic Tank Rubber Mount Bushing Failures

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

cracked marker lights causes water intrusion

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine could crank when fuel door is open

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Engine could crank when fuel door is open

010000 STEERING

Hydraulic Tank Rubber Mount Bushing Failures

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The door alarm comes on when the air is released on the main door valve. The alarm does not reset/turn off even when the air is applied again.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Kidde fire suppression system tamper seal

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Hydraulic Tank Rubber Mount Bushing Failures

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Emergency Engine Stop Override switch on the Operator's Control Panel is missing.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Bracket for the front camera may break

160000 STRUCTURE

Overhead Display Screen Weld Crack and Hardware Loose

350000 EQUIPMENT

Overhead Display Screen Weld Crack and Hardware Loose

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

brakes standard repair

350000 EQUIPMENT

ITS Box Shelves Loose

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Surge tank cover Chafing on Components

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine compartment junction block scheduled maintenance. This document is an addendum to Nova Bus Maintenance Manual section 19-401, outlining the need to monitor the condition of junction blocks and correct when required.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

010000 STEERING

Hydraulic Level Sensor Defective, failures or intermittent Low hydraulic light coming on in service. Sensor failing intermittently this is the new stainless steel improved sensor. Replace sensor by Fozmula.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Information about the engine coolant. Coolant types should not be mixed in the engine.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to be taken.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The elbow used on the CAC pipes too short and found a leakage, decided to use the double clamp, it was necessary to use the longer elbow in this area.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Throttle pedal not responding with Check Engine Light (CEL) turned on. Out Of Service (OOS) reports are issued with the Cummins 1242 Fault Codes (FC) recorded in the ECM, along with other Throttle Pedal Signal (TPS) codes.

010000 STEERING

Hydraulic level sensor defective

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Hydraulic level sensor defective

220000 SEATS

Passengers seat back cracked inspection

350000 EQUIPMENT

Passengers seat back cracked inspection

160000 STRUCTURE

Engine door hinge becoming loose

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Engine door hinge becoming loose

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine door hinge becoming loose

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Auxiliary heater Thermo 300 is discontinued. The Thermo Plus unit will replace the current unit only if the whole unit needs to be replaced. There is no need to retrofit any buses with the new Thermo Plus units. Replacement parts are availa

350000 EQUIPMENT

The VIP relay is part of the radio control system.Buses are out of service due to radio not working or p/a not working.

130000 VISIBILITY

Curbside Exterior Mirror Loose and Water Intrusion

160000 STRUCTURE

bolts in the rear canopy (under the radiator) are getting loose. The Canopy grid can not fall off the bus due to locking pins .

010000 STEERING

Drag links found loose after 35 to 45000 ml. Replace drag links.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The battery beam/arm support located on the bottom of the battery compartment was not installed correctly and allowed the batteries to swivel past the beam and touch the stud. adjust location of the arm support, torque hardware to spec, con

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Fiber material should be Woven Aramid Fabric, but some parts have knitted Aramid. Install new elbow N75007 and discard the old one.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

failures or intermittent Low hydraulic light coming on in service. Removal of the Hydraulic Oil Level Sensor.

102200 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

Floor damage around the drive shaft access panel

160000 STRUCTURE

Floor damage around the drive shaft access panel

350000 EQUIPMENT

Kidde supply tank hose was found to be missing torque.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Coolant surge tank cover may rub on hose and clamps.

160000 STRUCTURE

Coolant surge tank cover may rub on hose and clamps.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Charge air cooler piping leaks and create a low pressure fault code in Cummins ECU.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Air Dryer Consep Valve Relay may stuck ON, causing the Consep Valve to stay energised and to overheat.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Air Dryer Consep Valve Relay may stuck ON, causing the Consep Valve to stay energised and to overheat.

010000 STEERING

Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Introduction of a new steering gearbox without the lubrication zerk.

010000 STEERING

TRW has eliminated from service procedure TAS-103 the greasing of the steering gearbox output shaft.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Wheelchair seat hardware loose

350000 EQUIPMENT

Wheel chair access ramp does not operate under the actual VBEA program.

160000 STRUCTURE

Front facia fiberglass fracture

350000 EQUIPMENT

Front facia fiberglass fracture

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Front facia fiberglass fracture

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Communication to the auxiliary heater cannot be done through the rear engine control box.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Communication to the auxiliary heater cannot be done through the rear engine control box.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Corrosion in the power cables that feed the Electric Cooling Package

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Corrosion in the power cables that feed the Electric Cooling Package

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NOVA BUS LFS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NOVA BUS LFS across all model years (2005–2025).

246 Total Recalls

2 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

NOVA BUS LFS — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	3	0	View
2024	9	0	View
2023	30	2	View
2022	31	0	View
2021	22	0	View
2020	20	0	View
2019	21	0	View
2018 (current)	15	0
2017	17	0	View
2016	16	0	View
2015	13	0	View
2014	13	0	View
2013	15	0	View
2012	8	0	View
2011	4	0	View
2010	3	0	View
2009	1	0	View
2008	2	0	View
2007	1	0	View
2006	1	0	View
2005	1	0	View

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