Recalls that may apply to the 2019 NovaBUS LFS
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
Campaign 23V714000 may apply to this vehicle. NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.
Campaign 22V845000 may apply to this vehicle. NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.
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| 26V355000 | 2026-06-02. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH. 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." |
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| 26V300000 | 2026-05-12. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS Artic and 2019-2023 LFS transit buses. The driver's speaker hole door may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missing. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials." Built from 2019-06-07. |
| 26V182000 | 2026-03-24. SEAT BELTS:FRONT. 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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Built from 2019-08-15. |
| 26V077000 | 2026-02-10. SEATS. 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. Built 2019-08-15 to 2019-08-21. |
| 25V696000 | 2025-10-14. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS commercial buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missing. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials." Built from 2019-04-30. |
| 24V647000 | 2024-11-05. SEAT BELTS:FRONT. 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." |
| 24V657000 | 2024-09-09. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT. 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. Built 2019-06-04 to 2024-06-21. |
| 24V564000 | 2024-07-26. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Arctic buses. The glazing used on the glass windows may reduce the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials." Built 2019-02-06 to 2023-04-17. |
| 24V559000 | 2024-07-25. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019 LFS Artic buses. The brake chamber on the rear axle may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in an air leak. Built 2020-07-06 to 2021-06-03. |
| 24V558000 | 2024-07-25. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER. 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. Built 2020-07-06 to 2021-06-03. |
| 23V714000 | 2023-10-25. SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 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. NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done. |
| 23V607000 | 2023-08-31. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 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. |
| 23V482000 | 2023-07-12. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power. |
| 23V350000 | 2023-05-17. SEAT BELTS:FRONT. 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." |
| 22V902000 | 2022-12-07. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| 22V845000 | 2022-11-15. STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 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. NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done. |
| 22V416000 | 2022-06-13. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan's electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short. |
| 22V323000 | 2022-05-11. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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." |
| 21V351000 | 2021-05-14. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. 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. |
| 21V151000 | 2021-03-09. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 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." |
| 20V568000 | 2020-09-21. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. 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. |
| 20V354000 | 2020-06-15. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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. |
| 19V274000 | 2019-04-05. 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. Built 2011-12-29 to 2018-06-14. |
| 2026228 | 2026-05-12. Structure. Issue: On certain transit buses, the plastic glazing panel on the interior door separating the driver from the passengers may not have the required marking. As a result, the missing information could lead you to install the wrong panel. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glazing panel used. Safety Risk: An incorrect panel could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the plastic glazing panel with one that has the correct markings. |
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| 2026137 | 2026-03-24. Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain transit buses, the driver's seat belt tension-relieving device may not have been installed properly. As a result, the seat belt may not work properly in a crash, and the buses may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: A seat belt that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Nova Bus recommends not to use the seat belt tension-relieving device until the recall repairs have been completed. Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to remove the seat belt tension-relieving device. |
| 2026053 | 2026-02-10. Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain transit buses, the rails for the wall-mounted double seats may not have been designed correctly. As a result, the mounting rails could crack and the seats could fall. Safety Risk: Seats that fall could create a risk of injury for passengers. Corrective Action: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the attachment brackets for the seat(s). |
| 2026006 | 2026-01-13. Structure. Issue: On certain transit buses, the emergency exit window latch could fail. As a result, the emergency exit window could open during a crash or be difficult to open in an emergency. Safety Risk: An emergency exit window that opens in a crash could increase the risk of injury. An emergency exit that's difficult to open could slow your exit from the bus in an emergency and increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to repair the emergency exit window latch. |
| 2024506 | 2024-09-09. Heater And Defroster. Issue: On certain transit buses, dirt and moisture could enter the air intake and cause the controller for the auxiliary heater to short circuit. If this happens, the windshield defrost system may not work properly. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create a fire risk. A windshield defroster that doesn't work could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to repair the auxiliary heater air intake. |
| 2024499 | 2024-09-03. Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain transit buses, the recall repairs completed during Transport Canada recall no. 2023-291 may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain transit buses, the driver's seat back panel could interfere with the driver's seat belt. As a result, the driver's seat belt may not retract properly. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2023-291 and only affects certain buses equipped with a Recaro driver's seat. Safety Risk: A loose seat belt could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. Nova Bus advises that if the seat belt is loose after it's buckled, the driver should readjust the seat to eliminate any interference with the seat belt. |
| 2024426 | 2024-07-25. Brakes. Issue: This recall is for brake chambers installed on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the brake chamber(s) on the rear axle may be defective. As a result, air could leak from the chamber and cause the parking brake to apply suddenly while driving without the brake lights turning on. If this happens, the brakes could overheat. Safety Risk: A parking brake that self-applies suddenly while driving without the brake lights turning on could cause a person not to recognize that the vehicle is braking. This could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, overheated brakes could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake chamber(s). |
| 2024425 | 2024-07-25. Brakes. Issue: This recall is for brake chambers installed on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the brake chamber(s) on the rear axle may be defective. As a result, air could leak from the chamber and cause the parking brake to apply while driving without the brake lights turning on. If this happens, the brakes could overheat. Safety Risk: A parking brake that self-applies while driving without the brake lights turning on could cause a person not to recognize that the vehicle is braking. This could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, overheated brakes could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake chamber(s). |
| 2024066 | 2024-02-04. Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause various lamps to flash instead of staying on constantly. As a result, the bus may not meet certain requirement of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: Flashing lamps could distract or confuse other road users and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the vehicle software. |
| 2023387 | 2023-07-12. Powertrain. Issue: On certain transit buses, the transmission yoke could separate from the transmission. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risks: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a bus that is disabled could create the need for a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail. For certain buses, Nova Bus will advise you to contact an authorized Allison Transmission service center to tighten the output shaft yoke bolt. For the other buses, Nova Bus will provide you with instructions for how to tighten the output shaft yoke bolt. |
| 2023348 | 2023-06-14. Electrical. Issue: Under certain conditions, road debris could build up on the fuse holder for the electric cooling fans. If this happens, the fuse holder could short circuit and overheat. Safety Risk: An overheated fuse holder could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. Nova Bus recommends an inspection for debris accumulation in the fuse holder area and cleaning as required. Also, Nova Bus recommends that you should inspect the fuse holder for heat damage (melting) before driving and to shut off the manual power disconnect switch when the vehicle is parked. |
| 2023291 | 2023-05-17. Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain transit buses, the driver's seat back panel could interfere with the driver's seat belt. As a result, the driver's seat belt may not retract properly. Safety Risk: A loose seat belt could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with directions for correcting this issue. This may include limiting the recline angle of the of the seat back or adding a spacer on the driver's rear partition. Nova Bus advises that if the seat belt is loose after it's buckled, the driver should readjust the seat to eliminate any interference with the seat belt. |
| 2023271 | 2023-05-05. Visual System. Issue: On certain buses, the convex passenger-side exterior rearview mirror may not be curved enough. If fitted with a convex passenger-side mirror, Canadian regulations require a minimum and maximum curvature radius of the mirror surface. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect safety, as the visibility out of the vehicle is not limited by the non-compliant mirror assembly. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Nova Bus has made production changes to ensure that all new buses have compliant convex passenger-side rear-view mirrors. |
| 2022696 | 2022-12-07. Lights And Instruments. Issue: Certain buses were equipped with front auxiliary lamps of a non-standard colour, such as blue lights next to the front destination sign. Canadian regulations provide requirements for the colours of vehicle lighting. UPDATE - When Nova Bus notified Transport Canada about this problem, they believed the auxiliary lamps could impair the effectiveness of other required lights and cause a distraction or confusion for others. After further investigation, Nova Bus determined that the auxiliary lamps on the subject vehicles do not reduce the effectiveness of lights required by Canadian regulations. Additionally, the auxiliary lamps do not pose a risk of distraction or confusion for others. Accordingly, this safety recall was withdrawn. Safety Risk: This problem does not pose a safety risk. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. This notice is for information only. |
| 2022310 | 2022-06-13. Electrical. Issue: On certain transit buses, the electric fuse holder for the radiator fans in the engine compartment could corrode and overheat. Safety Risk: An overheated fuse holder could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners in writing and provide them with directions for cleaning the fuse holder and applying an anti-corrosion coating. |
| 2022248 | 2022-05-11. Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain buses, a message board on the rear of the bus displays momentary text when the stop lamps or turn signals are used. These momentary text messages could cause confusion for other road users. Safety Risk: Text messages about the stop lamps and turn signals that are displayed on the rear of the bus could cause confusion for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners in writing and provide them with directions for removing the rear message board. |
| 2021568 | 2021-08-31. Steering. Issue: On certain buses, the power steering pipes from the rear engine bay to the front gear box may separate at the connection joint. If this happens, power steering fluid could spill from the ceiling inside the passenger compartment of the bus and there could be a loss of power steering assist. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2021-057. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a power steering fluid spill inside the bus could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners in writing and provide them with directions for inspecting and replacing the power steering pipes. |
| 2021400 | 2021-06-28. Steering. Issue: On certain hybrid buses, a speed sensor fault could cause a loss of power steering assist. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide them with instructions for updating the hybrid system software. This update will allow the power steering assist to remain active until the vehicle is stopped. |
| 2021286 | 2021-05-14. Fuel System. Issue: On certain buses, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak. Note: This recall affects buses equipped with a Cummins L9 diesel engine and spare engines provided by Nova Bus. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a Cummins authorized service center to inspect the fuel rail. If damage is found, the fuel rail and fuel lines will be replaced. If no damage is found, the fuel rail will be reassembled with new crush washers using a special tool. |
| 2021128 | 2021-03-09. Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain transit buses, the stop lamps and tail lamps are located too high above the ground. Canadian regulations provide a maximum mounting height for the stop lamps and tail lamps. Safety Risk: Stop lamps and tail lamps that are mounted too high may cause reduced visibility, which could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide them with directions for changing the mounting position of the stop and tail lamps. |
| 2020271 | 2020-06-17. Structure. Issue: On certain transit buses, the safety re-opening mechanisms on the rear passenger door may not work properly under certain operating conditions due to a programming error. As a result, the rear passenger door could close on a person. Safety Risk: A rear passenger door that closes on a person could cause an injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners in writing and provide them with directions for updating the vehicle software. |
| 2019332 | 2019-07-03. Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain transit buses, the hardware used to secure some of the seats was not properly tightened. This could cause the hardware or seat mount to fail. As a result, the seat could drop to the floor. Safety Risk: Seats that are not secure could create a risk of injury for passengers. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners in writing and provide them with directions for inspecting and replacing the seat rails and hardware. |
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