2016 Nova Bus LFS recalls
17 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Nova Bus LFS. Last verified Sep 14, 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Jun 15, 2020Crash risk2016–2019 Nova Bus LFS — Structure
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.
20V354000 · 55 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
- 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
- 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
- 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