Nova Bus LFS Artic recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Nova Bus LFS Artic, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jun 2, 2026Crash risk1997–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2009–2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Service Brakes, Air
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."
26V355000 · 6K units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- May 12, 2026Crash risk2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Structure
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."
26V300000 · 197 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 31, 2026Crash risk2025 Nova Bus LFS, 2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Visibility
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 Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
26V206000 · 13 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 24, 2026Crash risk2016–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Seat Belts
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."
26V182000 · 416 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Feb 10, 2026Crash risk2013–2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — 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.
26V077000 · 478 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 19, 2024Crash risk2022–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
24V873000 · 758 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 5, 2024Crash risk2012–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2010–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Seat Belts
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."
24V647000 · 2K units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Sep 9, 2024Fire risk2019–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Equipment
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.
24V657000 · 208 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Sep 3, 2024Crash risk2023–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
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."
24V648000 · 179 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 26, 2024Crash risk2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Visibility
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."
24V564000 · 186 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 25, 2024Fire risk2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2019 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Service Brakes, Air
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.
24V559000 · 166 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 25, 2024Fire risk2016–2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2016–2019 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Service Brakes, Air
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.
24V558000 · 534 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 8, 2024Crash risk2021–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Parking Brake
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.
24V518000 · 900 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 17, 2024Fire risk2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2021–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
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.
24V203000 · 608 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jan 19, 2024Crash risk2017–2018 Nova Bus LFS, 2017–2018 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Structure
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LFS and LFS Artic buses. The driver's door windows may have been built with the incorrect prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
24V033000 · 289 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 21, 2023Crash risk2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Structure
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.
23V781000 · 2 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 11, 2023Crash risk2020–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2020–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Equipment
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.
23V763000 · 339 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Oct 25, 2023Crash risk2015–2019 Nova Bus LFS, 2015–2019 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Seats
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.
23V714000 · 514 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Aug 31, 2023Fire risk2017–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2017–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
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.
23V607000 · 1K units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jul 12, 2023Crash risk2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Power Train
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.
23V482000 · 414 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Dec 7, 2022Crash risk2010–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2009–2012 Nova Bus LFS Artic — 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."
22V902000 · 519 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Nov 15, 2022Crash risk2018–2022 Nova Bus LFS, 2018–2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Steering
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.
22V845000 · 827 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jun 13, 2022Fire risk2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
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.
22V416000 · 273 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- May 11, 2022Crash risk2016–2020 Nova Bus LFS, 2013–2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Equipment
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."
22V323000 · 307 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- May 14, 2021Fire risk2016–2020 Nova Bus LFS, 2016–2020 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
21V351000 · 644 units · Nova Bus
- Sep 21, 2020Crash risk2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS, 2019–2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Steering
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.
20V568000 · 223 units · Nova Bus
- Aug 5, 2020Crash risk2016 Nova Bus LFS, 2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Power Train
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
20V457000 · 34 units · Nova Bus
- Jul 2, 2019Crash risk2014–2017 Nova Bus LFS, 2014–2017 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Seats
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2014-2017 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with USSC cantilever seats. The hardware used to attach the cantilever seats to the side rail may have been improperly tightened. As a result, the cantilever seat may drop to the floor.
19V511000 · 802 units · Nova Bus
- Nov 26, 2018Crash risk2013–2018 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. A fault code in the engine may cause the vehicle to operate at zero velocity and lack of dampening reducing vehicle stability.
18V829000 · 337 units · Nova Bus
- Sep 26, 2018Crash risk2017 Nova Bus LFS, 2017 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Power Train
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2017 Nova Bus LFS Hybrid and LFS Arctic Hybrid transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
18V670000 · 2 units · Nova Bus
- May 7, 2018Crash risk2015–2017 Nova Bus LFS, 2015–2017 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses, equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
18V299000 · 1K units · Nova Bus
- May 16, 2017Crash risk2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Vehicle Speed Control
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016 Nova LFS Artic transit buses. In the event of a loss of communication within the bus' multiplex network, the computer may command full throttle application, without input from the driver.
17V323000 · 24 units · Nova Bus
- Jun 8, 2016Crash risk2012–2015 Nova Bus LFS, 2012–2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Equipment
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from June 18, 2012, through October 19, 2015. The affected transit buses have destinations signs that may not be properly secured and, as a result, the sign may fall.
16V412000 · 914 units · Nova Bus
- Mar 4, 2016Crash risk2014–2016 Nova Bus LFS, 2014–2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Visibility
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2014, through February 15, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the pin on the wiper idler arm may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
16V135000 · 863 units · Nova Bus
- Feb 5, 2016Crash risk2010–2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Electrical System
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from September 1, 2010, through April 30, 2015, and equipped with Allison transmissions. The main power cable within the energy guiding system (EGS) may have been incorrectly routed and, as a result, the cable may disconnect.
16V068000 · 229 units · Nova Bus
- Nov 5, 2015Crash risk2013–2015 Nova Bus LFS, 2013–2015 Nova Bus LFS Artic, 2010–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Structure
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optical sensor for the passenger counter system whose location may result in a passenger's arm being pinched between the passenger counter housing and the door.
15V735000 · 304 units · Nova Bus