2013 Nova Bus LFS recalls
16 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 Nova Bus LFS. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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.
- 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.
- Aug 26, 2025Crash risk2013 Nova Bus LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses. The coolant hoses routed through the HVAC roof unit may fail and leak coolant into the passenger seating area.
25V553000 · 24 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.
- May 17, 2023Crash risk2012–2022 Nova Bus LFS — Seat Belts
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."
23V350000 · 166 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Apr 18, 2023Crash risk2012–2014 Nova Bus LFS — Structure
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2014 LFS and 2012-2013 LFS Artic transit buses. The emergency exit window release and label may have been installed in the incorrect location. In addition, the emergency exit window opening may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
23V277000 · 40 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.
- Mar 9, 2021Crash risk2008–2021 Nova Bus LFS — Exterior Lighting
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."
21V151000 · 123 units · Nova Bus
- Apr 5, 2019Fire risk2011–2019 Nova Bus LFS — 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.
19V274000 · 1K units · Nova Bus
- Feb 17, 2018Crash risk2013 Nova Bus LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses equipped with transmission oil coolers. In the event of a transmission oil cooler failure, transmission fluid may mix with coolant that circulates through the passenger compartment heating system. Exposure to transmission fluid may degrade the PEX connectors of the heating system, resulting in hot coolant leaking into the passenger area.
18V117000 · 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
- Apr 5, 2016Crash risk2010–2015 Nova Bus LFS — Seats
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS transit buses manufactured from August 10, 2010, through November 5, 2015. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
16V191000 · 430 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
- Aug 1, 2014Crash risk2013 Nova Bus LFS — Visibility
Nova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nova LFS transit buses. The bolt used to secure the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor may become loose over time.
14V473000 · 189 units · Nova Bus
- Jun 30, 2014Fire risk2013–2014 Nova Bus LFS, 2010–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014. In the affected vehicles, the terminal on the postive alternator cable may fracture causing the cable to arc to other components.
14V381000 · 734 units · Nova Bus
- Jun 30, 2014Crash risk2013 Nova Bus LFS, 2004–2012 Nova Bus Nova LFS — Service Brakes, Air
Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses. Due to a programming error in the vehicle control unit, the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
14V380000 · 796 units · Nova Bus