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Recalls that may apply to the 2024 NovaBUS LFS

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United States: NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19
26V6040002026-09-22. PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR. 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. Built from 2025-01-14.
26V5730002026-09-03. 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. Built to 2024-10-09.
26V3550002026-06-02. 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." Built to 2024-09-10.
26V2750002026-04-30. 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.
25V8220002025-11-28. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP. 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.
25V7730002025-11-10. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. 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." Built 2025-01-14 to 2025-02-14.
24V9070002024-12-03. 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.
24V8730002024-11-19. 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.
24V6470002024-11-05. 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." Built to 2024-06-12.
24V6570002024-09-09. 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.
24V6480002024-09-03. 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 2023-11-17 to 2024-08-16.
24V5180002024-07-08. 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.
24V2310002024-03-27. 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.
Canada: Transport Canada, as of 2026-10-19
20264252026-09-04. 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.
20264242026-09-03. 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.
20262202026-04-30. 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.
20261522026-03-31. Structure. Issue: On certain buses, the passenger window(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the glass could loosen and detach from the window frame(s). Safety Risk: A glass panel that detaches from the bus could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loose glass panel could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Nova Bus will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the windows(s).
20261372026-03-24. 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.
20261072026-03-10. 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).
20260062026-01-13. 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.
20255552025-10-14. 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.
20255402025-10-09. 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.
20255392025-10-09. 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).
20255132025-09-25. 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.
20253842025-07-22. 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.
20253472025-06-23. 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.
20253412025-06-17. 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.
20253042025-06-03. 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.
20252872025-05-27. Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain transit buses, a software problem could cause a turn signal indicator to turn on even if the turn signals aren't being 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 speedometer software.
20251762025-04-07. 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.
20250472025-02-05. 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.
20247062024-11-19. 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.
20245722024-09-30. 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.
20245062024-09-09. 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.
20245002024-09-03. 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.
20244992024-09-03. 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.
20243962024-07-08. 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.
20232912023-05-17. 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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