Model year record

2024 NOVA BUS LFS

11 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V573000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
928
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-03

Defect description

Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.

Safety risk

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5936. This recall supersedes Recall 24V873. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need the new repair completed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V355000

Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch

Component
Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,662
Reported to NHTSA
2026-06-02

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off will not alert the driver to a low brake pressure condition, increasing the risk of a crash if the parking brake is disengaged before starting the engine.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 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 for this recall is CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V822000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2025-11-28
Owners notified
2026-02-03

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.

Safety risk

A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 27, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V773000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
5
Reported to NHTSA
2025-11-10
Owners notified
2025-12-12

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 Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 9, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V907000

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: critical fasteners

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
24
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-03
Owners notified
2025-01-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Incorrectly located attachment points may prevent the securement system from adequately restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova Bus will reinstall securement system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5674.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V873000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
758
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-19
Owners notified
2025-02-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V647000

Seat belts: front

Component
Seat belts: front
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,570
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-05
Owners notified
2025-07-04

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."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 recalled under 23V-350 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V657000

Equipment: electrical

Component
Equipment: electrical
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
208
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-09
Owners notified
2025-01-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova Bus will the auxiliary heater air intake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5637.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V648000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
179
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-03
Owners notified
2024-12-18

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Novas Bus will update the instrument panel firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nova customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova's number for this recall is CR5636.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V518000

Parking brake: conventional: air

Component
Parking brake: conventional: air
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
900
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-08
Owners notified
2024-07-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V231000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Vehicles affected
653
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-27
Owners notified
2024-07-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Nova Bus will replace the engine coolant return hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 03, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus number for this recall is CR5577.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.