2025 NOVA BUS LFS
5 recalls, 0 complaints
26V604000 Sep 22, 2026
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LFS transit buses. The emergency brake valve may have been improperly tightened. A loose connection may cause an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
Consequence
The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will inspect and properly tighten the air line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5494.
26V275000 Apr 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)
Defect Description
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2025 LFS transit buses. The telemetry control unit installed in parallel with the vehicle monitoring system may cause a data overload.
Consequence
An overloaded control unit may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will modify the connection configuration and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5882. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve... Read more
26V206000 Mar 31, 2026
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
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 Emer... Read more
Consequence
The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. Detached window glass can also become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the glass as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number f... Read more
25V822000 Nov 28, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026.Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5803. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall w... Read more
25V773000 Nov 10, 2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Nova Bus will adjust the seat base plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5818. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be search... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NOVA BUS LFS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NOVA BUS LFS across all model years (1997, 2025).
284
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 (current) | 5 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 34 | 2 | View |
| 2022 | 35 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 23 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 22 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |