Recalls that may apply to the 2023 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 24V328000 may apply to this vehicle. NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.
By component
| 26V624000 | 2026-09-29. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The mounting screws may be too short, stripping the threads and causing the bike rack to detach. Built to 2023-05-03. |
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| 26V573000 | 2026-09-03. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. 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. |
| 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." |
| 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 to 2023-04-17. |
| 26V275000 | 2026-04-30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU). 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. |
| 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 to 2023-04-17. |
| 25V476000 | 2025-07-22. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses. The electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input. Built 2020-02-11 to 2023-08-28. |
| 25V368000 | 2025-06-11. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A digital display firmware error may cause the instrument panel indicator lights to remain solidly illuminated even when the turn signal are off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Built to 2023-08-28. |
| 25V213000 | 2025-04-07. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The engine wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power. Built to 2023-08-28. |
| 25V184000 | 2025-04-03. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit. Built to 2023-05-03. |
| 24V907000 | 2024-12-03. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 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. Built 2022-09-26 to 2024-07-01. |
| 24V873000 | 2024-11-19. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. 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. Built 2023-04-20 to 2024-08-08. |
| 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." |
| 24V727000 | 2024-09-30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power. Built 2022-10-24 to 2024-08-01. |
| 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 2019-10-18 to 2024-06-21. |
| 24V648000 | 2024-09-03. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 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." Built 2019-02-06 to 2023-04-17. |
| 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. |
| 24V519000 | 2024-07-08. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. The windshield wiper arms may be incorrectly aligned, which can cause the wiper blades to collide. Built 2022-03-01 to 2023-10-23. |
| 24V518000 | 2024-07-08. PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR. 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. Built 2021-11-17 to 2024-03-15. |
| 24V421000 | 2024-06-07. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. The ground connection on the bus bar in the HVAC roof unit may not be secured properly, which can result in an unexpected engine shutdown or an overheated ground connection. Built 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-22. |
| 24V328000 | 2024-05-10. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS vehicles. Insufficient crimping may allow the secondary fuel filter hoses to disconnect and leak. NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done. |
| 24V231000 | 2024-03-27. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. 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. |
| 24V203000 | 2024-03-17. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LFS Artic and 2021-2023 LFS buses. The alternator power cable nut may not have been tightened properly. |
| 24V174000 | 2024-03-04. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS vehicles. Missing electrical components may prevent the battery disconnect switch from functioning. |
| 23V866000 | 2023-12-20. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS buses. The front air spring suspension hardware may separate from the attachment plate, causing a sudden loss of suspension. |
| 23V781000 | 2023-11-21. STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The sun visor may detach and fall from the bracket. |
| 23V763000 | 2023-11-11. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses. The brackets retaining the Mobile Climate Control HVAC Unit could fail and allow the unit to detach from the bus. |
| 23V762000 | 2023-11-11. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2023 LFS transit buses equipped with a directional foot switch. The turn signals may intermittently become inoperative. |
| 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. |
| 23V540000 | 2023-08-02. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a 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. |
| 23V481000 | 2023-07-12. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. During the hose manufacturing, the power steering hose may not have been assembled correctly, which can result in hose fitting detachment and a loss of power steering assist. |
| 23V291000 | 2023-04-24. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT. Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS battery electric transit buses. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit. |
| 2026425 | 2026-09-04. Powertrain. Issue: On certain transit buses, a problem could cause the control unit to shut down. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2026-220 Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to correct the connections to the control unit and for updating the vehicle software. |
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| 2026424 | 2026-09-03. Engine. Issue: This recall is for engine coolant level sensors installed on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the engine coolant level sensor may be defective and could falsely detect a low level of coolant. If this happens, the engine could shut down and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-513. Buses that were repaired under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine coolant level sensor. |
| 2026220 | 2026-04-30. Powertrain. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-425. Issue: On certain transit buses, a problem could cause the control unit to shut down. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to correct the connections to the control unit. |
| 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. |
| 2026107 | 2026-03-10. Engine. Issue: On certain transit buses, the recall repairs completed during Transport Canada recall no. 2025-539 may not be effective. As a result, a second inspection and/or repair is required. This recall is for coolant pumps installed on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the cooling pumps for the electrical and/or mechanical cooling packages could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-539. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cooling pump(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. |
| 2025555 | 2025-10-14. Structure. Issue: On certain transit buses, the circular window glass 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 type of glass. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glass used. Safety Risk: An incorrect window glass could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the glass panel with one that has the correct markings. |
| 2025540 | 2025-10-09. Fuel System. Issue: On certain transit buses, the O-ring for the fuel management module could fail and cause a compressed natural gas (CNG) leak. If this happens, the gas detection alarm could cause the engine to shut down. Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with a CNG engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the O-ring in the fuel management module. |
| 2025539 | 2025-10-09. Engine. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-107. Issue: On certain transit buses, the cooling pumps for the electrical and/or mechanical cooling packages could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cooling pump(s). |
| 2025513 | 2025-09-25. Engine. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-424. Issue: This recall is for engine coolant level sensors installed on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the engine coolant level sensor may be defective and could falsely detect a low level of coolant. If this happens, the engine could shut down and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-706. Buses that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine coolant level sensor. |
| 2025384 | 2025-07-22. Steering. Issue: Under certain conditions, the electric power steering motor could shut down. As a result, pressure from the power steering pump could return and cause the steering wheel to move suddenly. Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with an electric power steering system. Safety Risk: A steering wheel that moves suddenly could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to install a check valve at the power steering pump inlet. |
| 2025347 | 2025-06-23. Electrical. Issue: On certain LFS electric buses, a software problem could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could 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 electric motor software. |
| 2025341 | 2025-06-17. Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to work. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the bus, including the speedometer, certain warning lights and malfunction tell-tales. This problem could also cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-500. Buses that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a speedometer, warnings lights and tell-tales that don't work properly could 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 instrument cluster software. |
| 2025304 | 2025-06-03. Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause a turn signal indicator light to stay on instead of flashing when a turn signal is used. As a result, the buses may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: A turn signal indicator that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, update the digital display software. |
| 2025176 | 2025-04-07. Electrical. Issue: On certain transit buses, a wiring harness may be too short and could disconnect. Additionally, this problem could allow water to leak into the connector for the wiring harness and cause it to corrode. As a result, both issues could cause a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with a wire extension kit and instructions for how to install it. |
| 2025047 | 2025-02-05. High Voltage. Issue: On a small number of electric buses, hardware inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the hardware could loosen and detach. If this happens, the loose hardware could cause a short circuit. Note: This recall only affects certain LFSe+ models. Safety Risk: A short circuit in the high-voltage battery can create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and arrange for a service technician to replace the high-voltage battery. |
| 2024706 | 2024-11-19. Engine. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-513. Issue: This recall is for engine coolant level sensors installed on certain transit buses or sold as a replacement part. On certain transit buses, the engine coolant level sensor may be defective and could falsely detect a low level of coolant. If this happens, the engine could shut down and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A bus that is disabled could result in a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine coolant level sensor. |
| 2024572 | 2024-09-30. High Voltage. Issue: On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause the vehicle control unit to fail. As a result, the high-voltage system could disconnect and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could 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 control unit software. |
| 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. |
| 2024500 | 2024-09-03. Lights And Instruments. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-341. Issue: On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to work. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the bus, including the speedometer, certain warning lights and malfunction tell-tales. This problem could also cause a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a speedometer, warnings lights and tell-tales that don't work properly could 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 instrument cluster software. |
| 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. |
| 2024396 | 2024-07-08. Visual System. Issue: On certain transit buses, the windshield wipers may not have been aligned properly and could cause the wiper blades to become damaged. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work properly. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that don't work properly 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 realign the windshield wipers. |
| 2024349 | 2024-06-17. Structure. Issue: On certain transit buses, the rotary plate for the front door may not have been welded properly. As a result, the plate could disconnect from the mechanism and cause the door to open while the bus is moving. Safety Risk: A door that opens while the bus is moving could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. |
| 2024330 | 2024-06-07. Electrical. Issue: On certain transit buses, the ground connection on the bus bar in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) roof unit, may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the connection could loosen and overheat. This problem could also cause the engine to stall. Safety Risk: Wiring that overheats can create the risk of a fire. A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the ground connection. |
| 2024267 | 2024-05-10. Fuel System. Issue: On a small number of transit buses, the secondary fuel filter hoses could disconnect and cause a fuel leak. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. A 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 advises that you should not drive your bus until the recall repairs are completed. Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the secondary fuel filter hoses. |
| 2024029 | 2024-01-23. Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain transit buses, the lock for the driver's seat air adjustment system may become unlatched. As a result, the seat could move unexpectedly forward or backward. If this happens, it could cause a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a seat that moves unexpectedly could increase the risk of injuries in a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to remove the air adjustment feature from the driver's seat. |
| 2023683 | 2023-12-20. Other. Issue: On certain transit buses, the clamps for the exhaust system may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the exhaust could contact nearby components and cause them to melt. Additionally, exhaust gases could leak into the bus. Safety Risk: Components that melt could create the risk of a fire. Exhaust gases that enter the bus could create the risk of injuries. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, realign the exhaust system and tighten the clamps. |
| 2023682 | 2023-12-20. Suspension. Issue: On certain transit buses, the mounting plate for the front suspension air spring may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the spring could detach from the mounting plate. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Safety Risks: A sudden loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with directions for how to replace the front suspension air spring mounting plate. |
| 2023622 | 2023-11-21. Structure. Issue: On certain transit buses, the fastener that attaches the sun visor could loosen. If this happens, the sun visor could detach. Safety Risk: A sun visor that detaches could distract the driver and affect visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and secure the sun visor. |
| 2023610 | 2023-11-14. Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain buses, a wiring problem with the floor-mounted turn signal switch may cause the turn signals not to work. Safety Risk: Turn signals that don't work may cause a person not to recognize when a driver intends to turn or change lanes and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with directions for how to inspect and repair the floor-mounted turn signal switch wiring and splice blocks. |
| 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. |
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