2023 Nova Bus LFS recalls
32 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2023 Nova Bus LFS. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Sep 3, 2026Crash risk2022–2024 Nova Bus LFS, 2023–2024 Nova Bus LFS Artic — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
26V573000 · 928 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- 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.
- Apr 30, 2026Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The telemetry control unit installed in parallel with the vehicle monitoring system may cause a data overload.
26V275000 · 40 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.
- Jul 22, 2025Crash risk2020–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Steering
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.
25V476000 · 339 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Jun 11, 2025Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Exterior Lighting
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."
25V368000 · 45 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Apr 7, 2025Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
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.
25V213000 · 45 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Apr 3, 2025Fire risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
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.
25V184000 · 24 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Dec 3, 2024Crash risk2022–2024 Nova Bus LFS — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
24V907000 · 24 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 30, 2024Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
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.
24V727000 · 40 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 8, 2024Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Visibility
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.
24V519000 · 34 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.
- Jun 7, 2024Fire risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — 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.
24V421000 · 45 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- May 10, 2024Fire risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
24V328000 · 52 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Mar 27, 2024Crash risk2020–2024 Nova Bus LFS — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
24V231000 · 653 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.
- Mar 4, 2024Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS vehicles. Missing electrical components may prevent the battery disconnect switch from functioning.
24V174000 · 36 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Dec 20, 2023Crash risk2023 Nova Bus LFS — Suspension
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.
23V866000 · 9 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.
- Nov 11, 2023Crash risk2021–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Exterior Lighting
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.
23V762000 · 718 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.
- Aug 2, 2023Fire risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
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.
23V540000 · 13 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.
- Jul 12, 2023Crash risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Steering
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.
23V481000 · 196 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.
- Apr 24, 2023Fire risk2022–2023 Nova Bus LFS — Electrical System
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.
23V291000 · 7 units · Nova Bus (US) Inc.